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The Norwegian Armed Forces (Norwegian: Forsvaret, lit. 'The Defence') is the military organization responsible for the defence of Norway.
The Norwegian Armed Forces are responsible for Norway's military defence. We provide for Norway's national security. We also contribute to global peace and security through our participation in UN and NATO missions worldwide.
Aug 19, 2022 · With modern and well-trained units all across Norway, the Army is ready to defend Norwegian territory at any time. The Army also deploys soldiers to international operations – from regular combat tasks, to guard and security duties, surveillance, training and other support functions.
Aug 12, 2024 · The Norwegian Armed Forces consist of thirteen branches and departments, in addition to the Defence Staff and the Military Representative to NATO.
The Norwegian Army (Norwegian: Hæren) is the land warfare service branch of the Norwegian Armed Forces. The Army is the oldest of the Norwegian service branches, established as a modern military organization under the command of the King of Norway in 1628.
May 4, 2024 · The Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036 (approx. 60 billion USD). It is a historic boost for the Armed Forces.
The Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) (Norwegian: Luftforsvaret, lit. 'The Air Defence') is the air force of Norway. It was established as a separate arm of the Norwegian Armed Forces on 10 November 1944. The RNoAF's peacetime establishment is approximately 2,430 employees (officers, enlisted staff and civilians). 600 personnel also serve their ...
May 4, 2023 · The Norwegian Armed Forces must be better equipped to perform at a higher operational tempo with a real risk of combat situation. Identified gaps and vulnerabilities must be reduced immediately. Increased capability for joint operations in the maritime domain.
5 days ago · The Norwegian Armed Forces noted that Piorun has proven to be effective in the Ukraine conflict. Norway first ordered Piorun in 2022. It is operated by a single soldier and its fire-and-forget ...
Oct 8, 2021 · With the end of the Cold War in the 1990s, the Armed Forces were transformed from a so-called invasion defence to a more compact organisation with higher quality, modern weapons, new materiel and more professional forces and units.
