Tag: military
Norway must rely mostly on its allies
NEWS ANALYSIS: As the leader of Norway's neighbouring Russia shocked the world again, now with nuclear threats, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre readily...
Ukrainians in Norway seek more support
Norwegians were eager to demonstrate their support for Ukraine last spring, but now find themselves under pressure to boost generosity and express more solidarity...
Royal guards discharged after drug use
A total of 30 soldiers in Norway's royal guard unit known as Garden have been discharged after admitting to use of narcotics at a party last...
Ministers vow ‘Nordic Response’ to Russian aggression
They're meeting much more frequently and have their eyes on both the Baltic and the Barents. Defense ministers from all three Scandinavian countries gathered...
Norway gives up on troubled helicopters
The Norwegian government has finally decided to break a decades-old contract with the European producer of its deeply troubled NH90 helicopters, following years of...
Americans settle in on Norwegian bases
NEWS ANALYSIS: Norway's Parliament has cleared the way for US military forces to set up their own operations on four Norwegian bases. They're not...
Military whistle blowers feel ignored
Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK) has unveiled more than 70 cases of how officers in Norwegian defense forces have been the target of serious complaints, but...
Norway hails ‘historic’ NATO expansion
UPDATED: Finland and Sweden will be welcomed into NATO with open arms by their neighbouring Norwegians. There's broad support in Norway for both Finland's...
Professor blasts probe into frigate’s sinking
A retired naval commander who also serves as a law professor is harshly criticizing Norwegian prosecutors' investigation into the embarrassing sinking of the frigate...
More weapons sent to Ukraine
Norway has gone along with pleas from the Ukrainian government to send more weapons to help fend off Russia's latest attacks. This time Norway...
FOR THE RECORD
If you like what we’re doing, please consider a donation. It’s easy using PayPal, or our Norway bank account. READ MORE
MOST READ THIS WEEK
CURRENCY RATES
For more news on Arctic developments.