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Trygve Slagsvold Vedum
Trygve Slagsvold Vedum
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April 8, 2024April 15, 2024Europe, General News, Geopolitical Issues, National Security, Policy Updates

Norway Responds to ‘Deteriorating’ Security Environment With Increased Defense Spending Plan

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Norway wants to increase defense spending in preparation for a potential conflict with Russia.  “As our security environment is deteriorating, we need to spend more on and pay more attention to defense and preparedness,” said Trygve Slagsvold Vedum, the country’s minister of finance. Under the Norwegian government’s long-term defense plan, about $60 billion will be invested over...

New Cooperative Agreement Grooms Norwegian Missile System for Further Upgrade
NASAMS 1, Bodø, 2005.jpg by Jorgh at English Wikipedia, from Wikipedia, licensed under public domain
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November 1, 2023March 14, 2024Europe, Investment Security, National Security, Press Releases, Technology

New Cooperative Agreement Grooms Norwegian Missile System for Further Upgrade

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The Norwegian Ministry of Defence said it will upgrade the Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System or NASAMS under a new cooperative agreement with Raytheon and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. Raytheon and Kongsberg jointly develop and manufacture NASAMS as a versatile medium-range air defense solution. According to Kongsberg’s website, NASAMS has continued to evolve since its...