Defence
The principal objective of Norwegian security policy is to safeguard Norway’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political freedom of action.

Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries
This is an overview of Norway’s support to Ukraine and other countries affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Norway terminates its contract for the NH90
– Regrettably we have reached the conclusion that no matter how many hours our technicians work, and how many parts we order, it will never make the NH90 capable of to meeting the requirements of the Norwegian Armed Forces. Based on a joint recommendation by the Armed Forces and associated departments and agencies, the Norwegian Government has therefore decided to end the introduction of the NH90 and has authorized the Norwegian Defence Material Agency to terminate the contract, said Norwegian Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway to increase short term defence spending in 2022
– Pending parliamentary approval, the Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 3 billion to increase the activity and preparedness of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2022. The proposed spending will for the most part be dedicated to strengthen our preparedness in the North, says the Norwegian Minister of Defence.
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- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Norway News story 22/05/2025
- Norway is adjusting its guidelines in Finnmark to enable more training with Sweden and Finland News story 22/05/2025
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to visit Norway for the first time News story 21/05/2025
- Norway proposes Bodø as location for new NATO air operations centre News story 20/05/2025
Documents
- National Security Strategy Plans/strategy 08/05/2025
- Roadmap for expanding production capacity in the defence industry Plans/strategy 24/03/2025
- Meld. St. 9 (2024–2025) - Total preparedness Report to the Storting 10/01/2025
- Meld. St. 30 (2023–2024) - International cooperation on nuclear safety and security in a changed Europe Report to the Storting 21/06/2024
- Prop. 87 S (2023–2024) - The Norwegian Defence Pledge Proposition 05/04/2024
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