Defence

A Norwegian missile manufacturer announced plans Thursday to open a production facility for rocket motors and warheads at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head in Charles County, creating 130 …

Nearly 300 Marines will begin operating this month in the Arctic as part of the Corps’ push to establish a full-time presence in Norway, which hosts hundreds of U.S. tanks, …

The State Department on Wednesday announced that it approved the sale of five P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft to Norway. The estimated cost of the five Boeing aircraft and associated support …

A Norwegian missile designed for the F-35 has performed a fight test in the United States. Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile, designed for internal carry on an F-35 aircraft, has been …

Norway is set to become the next Nordic country, after Finland, to use privatization as a fiscal tool to reduce costs and achieve greater all-round efficiencies in its military organization. …

The modern age of the missile at sea was arguably kicked off in October 1967, when the Israeli destroyer Eilat, sailing fourteen miles off the coast of Port Said, was …

The Norwegian Minister of Defense visited the Luke Air Force Base in Arizona on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, and proclaimed that “The strong transatlantic unity is more important than ever …

The Netherlands will join Norway on the development of the brake chute for the Lockheed Martin F-35, the Norwegian government confirmed last week. In a 25 November bill presented to …

Norway urged U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to adopt a clear and predictable policy on Moscow at a time of heightened tensions in Europe due to Russian aggression in Ukraine and …

A group of Norwegian sea cadets have been visiting the isles as part of a tour onboard the sail-training vessel, Statsraad Lehmkuhl. The class of 77 from the Royal Norwegian …

EU states backed extending internal border checks for three months in Austria, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and Sweden. The move was formally approved on Friday (11 November) by the EU council, …

The UK and Norway stepped up their defence relationship today, as Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced new cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and exercises. Sir Michael, who visited …

The ministries of defence of Lithuania and Norway have signed a technical agreement covering Lithuania’s procurement of Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) launchers and missiles. The agreement …

The United States and Norway are considering basing a rotational force of up to 300 Marines in the Nordic country, but the measure still requires the approval of the Norwegian …

The Norwegian Government has proposed a significant funding boost for the Norwegian Armed Forces in its 2017 budget. The government aims to increase funding by NOK1.9bn ($231.79m) annually, with NOK1.14bn …

Norwegian Armed Forces are now making preparations to welcome a fighting force of 300 USA Marines at Værnes. Norway will host a fighting force of 300 US Marines at Værnes …

In 2014, Norway created the world’s first all-female special operations unit — out of necessity. Beginning in 2001, Norway’s top special operations unit, the Forsvarets Spesialkommando, or FSK, played a …

Norway is a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), enjoying the Alliance’s protection as a nuclear umbrella state and yet widely known for its association with peace …

US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter will get firsthand knowledge of Norwegian military capabilities during his visit to Norway this week. Together with Defence Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide, Ashton Bodo will …

On 6 September, US Assistant Secretary of State Frank Rose and Senior Researcher Sverre Lodgaard (NUPI) discussed nuclear policy. In a lively and thought provoking breakfast seminar at the Norwegian …

Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance Frank A. Rose will visit Norway, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and France from September 4 to 13 for …

A king penguin living in Scotland is quite the celebrity in Norway thanks to his rapid rise through the ranks of the Royal Norwegian Guard. Sir Nils Olav III keeps …

Norway has expressed interest in buying five to six Boeing Co (BA.N) P-8 maritime surveillance planes, a senior U.S. Navy official said on Monday. Rear Admiral Dean Peters, programme executive …

Norway and the Republic of China (Taiwan) are to become the latest nations to upgrade their Raytheon Sidewinder air-to-air missile (AAM) stocks to the latest AIM-9X Block II standard, a …

Norway has revealed a proposed defence spending plan that allows for the acquisition of a new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) to replace its six-strong fleet of Lockheed P-3 Orions. Presented …