Tag: military
Liberation Day now Veterans’ Day
Military installations and communities all over Norway celebrated Liberation Day on May 8 a bit differently this year. The government is making a concerted...
Norway set to cut Libya involvement
Defense Minister Grete Faremo told the Norwegian Parliament on Monday that if NATO continues its UN-backed military intervention in Libya beyond its initial three-month...
Source admits Gadhafi bombing
Anonymous sources reported in the Norwegian press claim that Norwegian fighter jets have been involved in bombing missions that have targeted the home of...
Cold response to anti-pirate arming
Industry minister Trond Giske's suggestion to allow private ships to be equipped with armed guards to protect Norwegians from Somali pirate attacks has been...
Norway ‘earns from Libya conflict’
The Norwegian state has earned large amounts of money since the beginning of the UN-backed international military operations in Libya because of the effect...
‘Norwegian jets bombed Gadhafi’
American media outlets are reporting that the bombing of Libyan leader Colonel Gadhafi's headquarters on Monday was carried out by two Norwegian F16 fighter...
‘Norway bombing the most’
Norwegian fighter jets reportedly have bombed at least 130 targets in Libya since the UN-backed military intervention began last month, meaning that Norwegian pilots...
New debate looms over fighter jets
Norway's defense ministry needs to renew the country's fleet of F16 fighter jets, but plans to spend tens of billions on new fighter jets...
Majority supports Libya mission
Seven out of 10 Norwegians support their country's involvement in enforcing the no-fly zone over Libya, according to a new opinion poll.
Six F-16...
Officer’s body arrives back home
UPDATED: Crown Prince Haakon, Defense Minister Grete Faremo and top military officials were among those attending the arrival in Oslo Thursday of the flight...
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