Stoltenberg to Finland
On 5 – 6 June 2024, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Jens Stoltenberg, will travel to Helsinki, Finland. On Wednesday, 5 June, the Secretary General will meet with the President of the Republic of Finland, Mr Alexander Stubb. On Thursday, 6 June, the Secretary General and the President will holdContinue Reading
EUR 410 million contract to Kongsberg – Spain orders new NASAMS systems to modernise air defence capabilities
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with the government of Spain to deliver the latest generation of the NASAMS air defence system as part of the Spanish Armed Forces air defence modernisation programme. The contract value is approximately EUR 410 million. «We are delighted to strengthen theContinue Reading
US with “unwavering support for Israel”
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met yesterday with Israeli Leader of the Opposition Yair Lapid, Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, Chief of Defense Herzi Halevi, and War Cabinet members Benny Gantz and Gadi Eizenkot to discuss the situation in Gaza and the United States’ unwavering support for Israel. (AIContinue Reading
US: – Putting the full force of the federal government behind protecting the Jewish community
As violent pro-Palestinian protesters are shouting their antisemitic slogans at US universities, it is time to reflect on President Joe Bidens statement regarding Passover, made only two days ago. Tomorrow night, Jews around the world will celebrate Passover, recounting their miraculous Exodus story from hundreds of years of enslavement inContinue Reading
NATO Deputy Secretary General to visit the United States of America
From 19 to 26 April 2024, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr Mircea Geoană, will travel to the United States of America. On Friday 19 April, the Deputy Secretary General will travel to Washington DC, where he will attend a dinner to mark the 20th anniversary of Romania’s accession toContinue Reading
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets with Alexander Stubb, President of Finland
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Finnish President Alexander Stubb to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (10 April 2024), just days after Finland celebrated the first anniversary of its accession to the Alliance. The Secretary-General praised Helsinki’s many contributions to NATO, saying “Finland takes security and defence seriously”. “You have long made defenceContinue Reading
NATO Deputy Secretary General to visit Italy
From 14 to 16 April 2024, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr Mircea Geoană, will travel to Italy together with the Permanent Representatives to the North Atlantic Council. On Sunday 14 April, Mr Geoană will be in Turin, where he will have meetings, including with representatives of the Italian defenceContinue Reading
Foreign Ministers mark NATO’s 75th anniversary, meet with Ukraine, Indo-Pacific partners, European Union
Foreign Ministers concluded two days of talks in Brussels on Thursday (4 April 2024) with a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, and another meeting with Indo-Pacific partners and the European Union. Thursday marked 75 years since NATO’s founding. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the landmark, saying: “since 1949, we haveContinue Reading
Kristoffersens kommentarer til Forsvarets langtidsplan: Balanse mellom oppgaver, struktur og ressurser
Regjeringen har lagt frem en ambisiøs langtidsplan for forsvarssektoren som foreslår en omfattende styrking av Forsvaret. En mer alvorlig sikkerhetssituasjon gjør at en økt satsing på Forsvaret er en riktig og viktig prioritering. Langtidsplanen er i tråd med forsvarssjefens fagmilitære råd «Trygghet i usikre tider» samt andre råd og innspill.Continue Reading
Kraftig styrking av Sjøforsvaret
Regjeringens flåteplan vil tilføre Sjøforsvaret minimum fem nye fregatter med helikoptre, inntil ti store og atten mindre standardiserte fartøy, og minimum fem undervannsbåter. Regjeringen vil fornye Sjøforsvaret med minst fem nye fregatter med maritime helikoptre med anti-ubåtkapasitet. Foto: Sjøforsvaret – Dette er den største satsingen i ny langtidsplan og vilContinue Reading