Naval Warfare Against Submarines
In the sea area between Norway and Iceland: After two intensive weeks at sea, the NATO exercise Dynamic Mongoose came to an end. Long-distance maritime reconnaissance aircraft, frigates and submarines…
NATO SNMG1 Takes Part in Exercise DYNAMIC MONGOOSE
The port visit in Reykjavik marks the end of annual NATO exercise Dynamic Mongoose 23, after two challenging intense weeks. About 1800 sailors on board of 12 ships covered an…
DSCA Approves MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters for Norway
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Norway of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of…
Russian MIG-31 Intercepts Norwegian P-8A Poseidon
The Russian military reported that they were lifting a MiG-31 fighter-interceptor from behind a Poseidon patrol aircraft of the Norwegian Air Force over the Barents Sea. “In order to identify…
Large Investments in the Norwegian Armed Forces
We must have a strong and modern defense that can prevent war and defend Norway. The government therefore proposes to start four new projects for around NOK 17 billion and…
HMS Somerset Masters Fjords on Arctic Submarine Hunt
HMS Somerset mastered the complex art of hunting submarines in Arctic fjords as she protected an allied task group in Northern Norway. The Type 23 frigate deployed as escort for…
NATO Ships Take Part in Exercise Joint Warrior 23-1
Two NATO maritime groups are took part in one of the largest multinational military exercises in the European area. Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures…
Exercise Arctic Dolphin 2023
The annual exercise Arctic Dolphin in Bergen ended February 27. Arctic Dolphin was planned and led by the Royal Norwegian Navy. Units from Norway, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, and…
USS New Hampshire Returns to Norfolk
Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) returned to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after successfully completing a scheduled deployment, Tuesday, Jan. 17. Under the command of Capt.…
Russia Intercepts Norwegian Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The Russian military reported that it lifted a MiG-31 fighter-interceptor into the air near the Barents Sea to escort the Orion maritime patrol aircraft of the Norwegian Air Force. “After…