Tag: military

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...

Norway renews anti-piracy effort

After months of fending off criticism over its contribution to international anti-piracy efforts, Norway's Defense Ministry has decided to send surveillance aircraft to Somalia,...

Aid office closed after attack on UN

Memorial services were held over the weekend in honor of Norwegian officer Siri Skare, killed in Friday's attack on the UN. Meanwhile, Norway's largest...

Female pilot killed in Afghanistan

UPDATED: Norwegian defense officials confirmed Friday night that Lt. Col. Siri Skare, the country's first female military pilot, was among at least a dozen...
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