Joint Statement by the Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group
On November 23rd, representatives of the Northern Group – comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom – met in Oslo…
German Navy Fires 127mm Vulcano Ammunition
Together with the German Navy, the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Armed Forces, BAAINBw for short Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of…
Germany Helping Protect Norway’s Critical Infrastructure
The German Navy is involved in monitoring the sea area in the northern flank area with the aim of protecting the critical maritime infrastructure there. After the incidents at the…
Norway Raises Military Readiness
Photo: Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre by Helene Hoddevik Mørk /Office of the Prime Minister At the advice of the Chief of Defence, the Government has decided to increase the…
Joint Fire Support Exercise: Heimdall 2022
The Navy, Army and Air Force are practicing tactical fire support together in Northern Norway. Soldiers on land need fire support in combat. Almost 1,200 soldiers from the Bundeswehr and…
Cephee Returns From Busy Baltic Deployment
After 7 weeks of deployment in the Baltic, the Céphée returned to the base port, in Brest. During this mission, the Céphée took part in the Northern Coast and Hunter…
HMS Kent Trains for ASW in Norwegian Fjords
Frigate HMS Kent has undergone an ‘MOT’ to ensure she’s ready for the next stage of her autumn operations. The Portsmouth-based ship had a series of deep-dive checks at a…
Norway Enhances Presence Around Offshore Oil & Gas
Norwegian Armed Forces are present and conducting patrols with assets on land, in the air, at sea, under water and in cyberspace. Pictures from some of the missions are now…
Norway Proposes Strengthening of Armed Forces
The government’s proposal for the defense budget for 2023 prioritizes the nation’s security and preparedness, and shows solidarity in a troubled time. – The budget helps to keep our own…