Defence

The Defender Europe 20 military exercise has been designed to build strategic military readiness, US Brig. Gen. Sean Bernabe said during a press briefing on Monday. “Overall, the main focus …

On November 6th 2019 Norwegian air chief Major General Tonje Skinnarland declared Norway’s F-35As operational, after completing a deployment in November meant to validate that they are able to operate …

Kongsberg Digital, the global innovator of maritime simulation technology and SeaCross, the company behind the advanced SeaCross navigation system for safe and effective high-speed craft operation have announced a new …

The security situation has deteriorated. That is why this Government has increased its defence budgets every single year since we took office, and we will continue to strengthen the defence …

“We’re not going to increase our footprint on the ground to conduct these patrols because as we see it right now, this is directly linked to our defeat Daesh [the …

The United States raised concerns with Gulf allies over a possible security risk in Huawei technology for their 5G mobile infrastructure US officials said. Washington has warned allies against using …

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced it has won a competitive proposal for contracts with the Norwegian Ministry of Defense and Oslo Police to provide more than 20 of its …

Norway is participating in the fifth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty in Geneva this week. During the general debate, Norway announced that it will be contributing …

The UK and Norway reinforced their commitment to joint anti-submarine operations in the North Atlantic at RAF Lossiemouth today. Defence Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan hosted Norwegian State Secretary Tone Skogen to …

For the first time outside the U.S., Norwegian and American F-35 Lightning II maintainers worked together on their aircraft June 17. A team of five maintainers and four pilots from …

The Government presented the annual white paper on exports of defence-related products. In 2018, Norwegian companies exported defence-related products and services worth NOK 5.8 billion. This is a decrease of …

Royal Marines from 539 Assault Squadron, part of Devonport’s 1 Assault Group (1 AGRM) have hit ‘enemy’ targets during training raids in the icy fjords and mountains of Norway. Commandos …

The Duke of Sussex has been meeting army pilots and ground crew from Suffolk who are on an extreme training mission in Norway. Members of the Army Air Corps from …

Prince Harry is preparing to attend winter war-games in Norway, lending his support to elite British troops as they practice a massive mock counterattack against Russia. The Royal will join more than …

Lithuania is to purchase additionally battle and training missiles to its Nasams air defense system from the Norway’s Defense Ministry to step up air defense, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry announced …

The Kongsberg Group has entered into a new framework contract for remote-controlled weapons stations with the US Army. The contract is worth NOK 4.1 billion. This is the third five-year …

Two U.S. F-22 stealth fighter jets squared off in simulated dogfights with two of Norway’s expanding fleet of F-35 aircraft Wednesday as part of an exercise aimed at strengthening the …

Pentagon plans to double the contingent of American marines deployed in Norway, as Defence Ministry of Norway in Oslo informed, Reuters reports. “Plans to increase the number of Marines in …

The Trump administration has signed off on sweeping new sanctions against Russia following a near-fatal nerve agent attack against British citizen and former Russian spy Sergei Skripal, a move that …

Norwegian media reports that Patria products from Finland have been spotted in use during Yemen’s brutal civil war.   Finland’s Chancellor of Justice says that the government’s decision to approve …

The U.S. Navy has selected the Norwegian Naval Strike Missile as its new over-the-horizon anti-ship missile destined for the littoral combat ship and likely the service’s future frigate as well. …

In the mid 2000s, the Royal Norwegian Navy was looking to select a new anti-ship missile (ASM) to equip their ships. They looked at all foreign offerings, didn’t find any …

British engine maker Rolls-Royce announced Friday it has agreed to sell its loss-making commercial marine business to Norwegian industrial group Kongsberg for £500 million. The deal, worth $661 million, is …

Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has been awarded a contract to build three coast guard vessels for the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency. The value of this contract is some EUR 527 million. …

Wednesday 30 May 2018, the Embassy of Finland in Oslo and IFS co-hosted a conference on the latest developments in EU’s defence cooperation and its implications for Norway and Finland. …