Tag: military

Afghan pullout spurs debate, refugees

Six weeks after Norway officially withdrew most of its troops from Afghanistan, debate continues to rumble over the results of the country's 11-year involvement...

US admits to radiation incident

The Norwegian military reported on Tuesday that the US Navy had now confirmed that one of its vessels emitted radiation that injured crew members...

Draft-dodger named top defense adviser

Labour Party politician Atle Ottesen says he was "young and idealistic" when he refused to perform military duty after being drafted in the late...

Worries rise over Afghanistan pullout

Top military officials claim Norway's lengthy mission in Afghanistan has been accomplished, but some local Afghan leaders worry that security and safety will be...

Ministers boost Nordic cooperation

Norwegian Defense Minister Espen Barth Eide, who co-hosted a landmark meeting in Bodø earlier this week of the Nordic countries' defense and foreign ministers,...

US Navy to probe radiation incident

The US Navy has denied that one of its vessels exposed crew members on board a nearby Norwegian Coast Guard ship to radiation during...

Celebrating in high, roaring style

PHOTO SERIES: Norway's Air Force celebrated its 100th anniversary over the weekend with exhibits on the ground and an air show overhead that drew...

Nordic foreign and defense ministers gather in Bodø

For the first time ever, both the foreign ministers and defense ministers of the five Nordic countries were gathering this weekend for a joint...

Air show to fly over Oslo

Noise levels were expected to be high on Saturday, with the Norwegian Air Force celebrating its 100th anniversary with not only a major exhibition...

Military to allow religious symbols

Members of the Norwegian military are now allowed to use religious symbols such as head coverings as part of their uniforms. Defense Minister Espen...
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