Norway to Introduce Military Police Authority on Arctic Island The Norwegian Ministry of Defense believes the current security policy situation calls for the expansion of the military police's scope to include the Norwegian Arctic island of Jan Mayen.
New Microsatellite Launched to Strengthen Norwegian Ocean Surveillance The microsatellite NorSat-4 is now orbiting the Earth to enhance Norway’s maritime situational awareness. “It is of extra significance in today's geopolitical climate," says the Norwegian Coastal Administration's Director General.
Possible Future Military Role for Bodø's New Airport The Norwegian Ministry of Defense has decided to acquire options in Avinor's construction project so that the new airport in Bodø, Northern Norway, could potentially have a future military role.
Norway’s Parliament Agrees to Give the US Access to New Military Areas in the North On Thursday, the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of giving US forces unimpeded access to several additional military areas, not least in the North. Norway should keep up with Sweden and Finland, recommended the Norwegian Intelligence Service – while others express concern for the policy that aims for low tension in the High North.
Norway’s Parliament Agrees to Give the US Access to New Military Areas in the North On Thursday, the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of giving US forces unimpeded access to several additional military areas, not least in the North. Norway should keep up with Sweden and Finland, recommended the Norwegian Intelligence Service – while others express concern for the policy that aims for low tension in the High North.
Norway Reopens Andøya Air Station as Base for Long-Range Drones The Norwegian Government reverses its own decision and announces a new million-dollar investment in long-range drones for sea surveillance in the High North. Andøya becomes central in sea surveillance and developing the Armed Forces' space operations.
The Norwegian Government To Strengthen Its Armed Forces Along the Coast The Norwegian Navy's Coastal Ranger Command, based in Northern Norway, is proposed to be upgraded and modernized at a cost of NOK 2.5 billion. "The government wants to strengthen the situational awareness and defense ability in the coastal zone," says Norway's MoD.
The Norwegian MoD Believes the Russian Nuclear Threat to Be Real The Norwegian Ministry of Defense believes Russia's plans for nuclear weapons in space to be a real threat. "We and our allies must be able to face this type of threat," writes the department's state secretary.
Cross-Border Collaboration on NATO Flights 13 NATO countries have signed a letter of intent on the development of flights across country borders in NATO airspace.
Norway's Chief of Defense Wants To Increase Firepower in the North The threat from the East is growing and Norway´s Chief of Defense Eirik Kristoffersen wants to strengthen the defense in the north and points to Svalbard as a particular strategic military area of interest to Russia. "The strengthening of the defense must happen quickly," says the Chief of Defense.
The Norwegian Defense Commission: The Defense Capability Must Be Significantly Strengthened. Now! A united Nordic region in NATO leads to the increased strategic significance of the Kola Peninsula, believes the Norwegian Defense Commission. For the next 20 years, Norway and its allies must take into account the increasing Russian ability and willingness to threaten or use force in the north.
Taking Network Coverage in the Arctic to New Heights With satellites in a highly elliptical orbit above the North Pole, Space Norway's program will provide broadband coverage throughout the Arctic from 2024. "This contributes to show that Norway is serious about its High North Policy," says the program director in the state-owned company.
Taking Network Coverage in the Arctic to New Heights With satellites in a highly elliptical orbit above the North Pole, Space Norway's program will provide broadband coverage throughout the Arctic from 2024. "This contributes to show that Norway is serious about its High North Policy," says the program director in the state-owned company.
