#  @Forsvarsdep Norwegian Ministry of Defence Norwegian Ministry of Defence posts on X about norway, ukraine, defence, $7240t the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::43525582/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] -25% - [--] Month [------] +442% - [--] Months [---------] -21% - [--] Year [---------] +140% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::43525582/posts_active)  - [--] Months [--] -47% - [--] Year [--] no change ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::43525582/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.01% - [--] Month [------] +0.35% - [--] Months [------] +3.20% - [--] Year [------] +7.80% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::43525582/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) 76% [currencies](/list/currencies) 20% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 13% [finance](/list/finance) 6% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 1% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) 1% **Social topic influence** [norway](/topic/norway) #101, [ukraine](/topic/ukraine) #510, [defence](/topic/defence) 33%, [$7240t](/topic/$7240t) 13%, [oslo](/topic/oslo) #210, [countries](/topic/countries) 10%, [germany](/topic/germany) 5%, [poland](/topic/poland) 5%, [air force](/topic/air-force) 4%, [japan](/topic/japan) 4% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@toreosa](/creator/undefined) [@bjornarildgram](/creator/undefined) [@nato](/creator/undefined) [@forsvaretno](/creator/undefined) [@rustemumerov](/creator/undefined) [@jonasgahrstore](/creator/undefined) [@defenceu](/creator/undefined) [@natos](/creator/undefined) [@norwayinukraine](/creator/undefined) [@kosiniakkamysz](/creator/undefined) [@hpevkur](/creator/undefined) [@gavrysholeksiy](/creator/undefined) [@norwaynato](/creator/undefined) [@fedorovmykhailo](/creator/undefined) [@jensstoltenberg](/creator/undefined) [@forsvaret](/creator/undefined) [@anergaard](/creator/undefined) [@fmateriell](/creator/undefined) [@luftforsvaret](/creator/undefined) [@secdef](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Frontline Ltd. (FRO)](/topic/$fro) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Norway to provide NOK [--] billion for artillery ammunition for Ukraine Norway will provide NOK [--] billion in funding in [----] to a Czech-led initiative to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition. Norway will also provide NOK [--] billion to the European Peace Facility (EPF). Ukraine needs a steady supply of artillery shells in order to maintain its fight for freedom against the Russian invading forces. It is important for Norway to contribute to efforts to replenish Ukraines ammunition stocks said Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore." [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1909546538822779025) 2025-04-08T09:59Z 36K followers, 48.7K engagements "Yesterday Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik hosted his Croatian counterpart Ivan Anui in Oslo 🤝 The ministers held bilateral talks on defence cooperation and opportunities to further strengthen ties between the two NATO Allies including collaboration on defence materiel. They also visited the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment in Horten. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011470855667417420 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011470855667417420" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2011470855667417420) 2026-01-14T16:09Z 36K followers, [----] engagements "Russia's relentless missile attacks on Ukraine continue. -Norway has recently delivered a significant number of air defence missiles to Ukraine to ensure that the Norwegian-developed NASAMS system can continue to protect Ukraine DefMin @toreosa said. Today Norways DefMin had his first meeting with Ukraine's new Minister of Defence @FedorovMykhailo 🤝 https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norge-sikrer-luftvernmissiler-til-ukraina/id3146821/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norge-sikrer-luftvernmissiler-til-ukraina/id3146821/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2014290644538122325) 2026-01-22T10:54Z 36K followers, 27.8K engagements "Norway has today signed a contract with South Korean company Hanwha for the delivery of land-based long-range precision fires🤝 The contract was signed in Oslo and marks a major step in strengthening Norways defence capabilities and the Armys operational power. This is a strategically important investment that will significantly enhance our defence capability and give the Norwegian Army substantially greater striking power said Minister of Defence @toreosa https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017241040978100247 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017241040978100247" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2017241040978100247) 2026-01-30T14:18Z 36K followers, 30.3K engagements "Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik today held talks with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas during her visit to Norway They discussed a range of important issues related to the challenging security situation in Europe including the war in Ukraine. The increasing role of the EU in defence policy and the further development of defence cooperation between Norway and the EU were also key topics of discussion. Cooperation between NATO and the EU will be crucial to ensuring Europe's security in the future. The recent EU strategy on security and" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2018305964458258661) 2026-02-02T12:50Z 36K followers, [----] engagements "Norway and France agree on military support to Ukraine Norway and France have signed a new agreement to provide Ukraine with key capabilities in surveillance situational awareness and air-to-ground weapons. As a first step Norway will contribute approximately NOK [---] billion while France will guarantee a loan of around NOK [--] billion. The support includes the acquisition of flexible glide bombs from the French defence industry weapons that Ukraine already operates and has requested. The projects reflect Ukraines most pressing priorities and will deliver rapid effect said Minister of Defence" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/2021991973339488659) 2026-02-12T16:57Z 36K followers, 26.7K engagements "Thank you @jensstoltenberg Stoltenberg have meant a lot to NATO and the fact that he has been Secretary General for ten years underlines how important he has been to the Alliance said Minister of Defence @Bjornarildgram. #WeAreNATO" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1840748122097504657) 2024-09-30T13:38Z 33.9K followers, [----] engagements "STATSBUDSJETTET [----] 👉 Foreslr bruke over [---] milliarder p forsvar en kning p [---] milliarder kroner. Dette gjr at Norge oppfyller @NATOs ml og det gir trygghet til Norges befolkning ✔ Les mer: Foto:@Forsvaret" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1843201333526134948) 2024-10-07T08:06Z 34K followers, [--] engagements "The Norwegian government proposes to increase the defense budget for [----] by NOK [----] billion up to a total of NOK [-----] billion. This fulfills the first major promise of the Norwegian long-term defence plan and exceeds @NATO's target of its members spending on defense 🪖" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1843245493578834116) 2024-10-07T11:02Z 34K followers, 15.8K engagements "The Norwegian Government is proposing to increase the overall funding framework for the Nansen Support Programme for #Ukraine to NOK [---] billion and to extend the Support Programme for an additional three years #StrongerTogheter 📷:@Forsvaret_no https://bit.ly/3BwBged https://bit.ly/3BwBged" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1843278096767811773) 2024-10-07T13:11Z 34K followers, 82.3K engagements "💵REGJERINGEN VIL STYRKE DEN KONOMISKE KOMPENSASJONEN FOR RESERVISTER 🪖 Forsvarsdepartementet har i dag sendt ny godtgjringsmodell for reservister p hring. 🔗Ny godtgjringsmodell for reservister p hring -" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1845772414904303736) 2024-10-14T10:23Z 34K followers, [--] engagements "DefMin @Bjornarildgram met his Ukrainan collegue @rustem_umerov at a #bilat meeting to discuss measures for increased industrial production and military support for Ukraine @anergaard @DefenceU" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1846933729245040762) 2024-10-17T15:18Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements "Norge styrker sanitetstjenesten og ker kapasiteten p medisinske rehabiliteringssentre i Ukraina Det ivareta syke eller skadde soldater slik er et viktig bidrag til Ukraina sier @Bjornarildgram" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1847148138777157924) 2024-10-18T05:30Z 35.6K followers, [--] engagements "- Jeg er glad for at vi n kan levere ytterlige to nye militre ambulansebusser med medisinsk utstyr som bidrar til redde menneskeliv. Bussene er hyt verdsatt av ukrainske myndigheter sier forsvarsminister @Bjornarildgram @FMateriell" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1847178565080829953) 2024-10-18T07:31Z 35.6K followers, [--] engagements "Norway will provide NOK [---] billion in funding to expand air defence systems in Ukraine Together with other countries Norway is providing funding that will enable Romania to send a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine. #StrongerTogether #Ukraine https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-providing-support-for-more-air-defence-to-ukraine/id3066713/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-providing-support-for-more-air-defence-to-ukraine/id3066713/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1851245390424678639) 2024-10-29T12:51Z 35.6K followers, 20.8K engagements "Norway increases support for the Ukrainian Air Force by NOK [---] billion and donates [---] small boats: #StandWithUkraine #Ukraine @DefenceU @norwayinukraine https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/oker-stotten-til-det-ukrainske-luftforsvaret-med-13-milliarder-og-donerer-130-smabater/id3068698/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/oker-stotten-til-det-ukrainske-luftforsvaret-med-13-milliarder-og-donerer-130-smabater/id3068698/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1851869611219657037) 2024-10-31T06:11Z 35.6K followers, 15.2K engagements "Norway will support Moldova in bolstering its defence sector and resilience according to Defence Minister @Bjornarildgram who visited his Moldavian counterpart Anatolie Nosati on Thursday 🔗 https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-and-moldova-to-strengthen-cooperation/id3066913/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-and-moldova-to-strengthen-cooperation/id3066913/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1851939750971662766) 2024-10-31T10:50Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements "Defence Minister @Bjornarildgram visits Romania as Norwegian F-16s join the countrys air force The first squadron of [--] fighter jets is soon operational. Norwegian defence equipment bolsters Romania an important ally. #WeAreNATO 👉 https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/forsvarsministeren-besokte-romania/id3066916/ https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/forsvarsministeren-besokte-romania/id3066916/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1852663294575677615) 2024-11-02T10:45Z 33.9K followers, [----] engagements "Norway will support the production of military equipment within Ukraine said Minister of Defence @Bjornarildgram after meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart @rustem_umerov in Oslo Friday https://bit.ly/48TWKhB https://bit.ly/48TWKhB" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1857421245874094288) 2024-11-15T13:51Z 33.6K followers, [----] engagements "1000 days of Russian full scale war against Ukraine [----] days of bloodshed tens of thousands killed and wounded millions of refugees [----] days of Ukrainian courage and resistance Russia must cease its aggression We will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes💙💛" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1858755334048825732) 2024-11-19T06:13Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements "Norway to invite France Germany UK and US to discussions on strategic partnership for new frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy The Norwegian Government intends to make its final decision on a future strategic partner during [----]. https://bit.ly/3Zbrrf7 https://bit.ly/3Zbrrf7" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1858879216030208142) 2024-11-19T14:25Z 33.6K followers, 56.9K engagements "Norway is contributing 500M NOK to strengthen Ukraines defence industry accelerating the production of weapons and equipment. Announced today by Mr. Gram at the Nordic Defence Ministers meeting in Copenhagen 🤝 #StandWithUkraine #NORDEFCO 🔗 https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norge-gir-en-halv-milliard-kroner-til-ukrainsk-forsvarsindustri/id3075650/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norge-gir-en-halv-milliard-kroner-til-ukrainsk-forsvarsindustri/id3075650/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1859523909080498306) 2024-11-21T09:07Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements "Norway contributes F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defence to Poland says Defence Minister @Bjornarildgram Norway will assume air defence responsibility for the most important hub for the transport from other countries to Ukraine https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norge-bidrar-med-f-35-kampfly-og-nasams-luftvern-til-polen/id3077494/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norge-bidrar-med-f-35-kampfly-og-nasams-luftvern-til-polen/id3077494/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1863588655123648594) 2024-12-02T14:18Z 33.6K followers, 329K engagements "Norway will provide NOK [---] billion to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy⚓ The funding will among other things be used to protect people in Ukraine from attacks as well as for mine clearance operations and training of soldiers. #StrongerTogheter https://bit.ly/3ZHCMmf https://bit.ly/3ZHCMmf" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1868673162042642865) 2024-12-16T15:02Z 33.7K followers, 15.5K engagements "Norway is contributing to a [---] million package to support Ukraine The funding will provide much-needed military equipment as small boats reconnaissance drones uncrewed surface vessels loitering munitions and mine countermeasure drones. #Ukraine https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-contributes-to-international-support-package-for-ukraine/id3080550/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-contributes-to-international-support-package-for-ukraine/id3080550/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1870068313138630702) 2024-12-20T11:26Z 33.7K followers, 69.8K engagements "Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine Ukraine continues to have a strong need for additional military equipment to defend itself. Drones are a critical part of this effort says DefMin Gram. #UDCG #StandWithUkraine https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/kjoper-flere-droner-til-det-ukrainske-forsvaret/id3082424/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/kjoper-flere-droner-til-det-ukrainske-forsvaret/id3082424/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1877327381167304797) 2025-01-09T12:11Z 33.7K followers, [----] engagements "The Norwegian Air Force (@Luftforsvaret) will operate F-35 fighter jets using a significant share of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). 'This is a historic climate initiative' said Defence Minister Bjrn Arild Gram. 🔗 For more: https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/her-flyr-norske-f-35-pa-biodrivstoff/id3083703/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/her-flyr-norske-f-35-pa-biodrivstoff/id3083703/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1879776454273388544) 2025-01-16T06:23Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to @SecDef Lloyd Austin as he steps down today. While in office he contributed greatly to strengthen and develop an ever stronger alliance between the U.S. and Norway in matters of defense and security. - @Bjornarildgram" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1881291041476891124) 2025-01-20T10:41Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements "Norway and Germany enjoy a close and strategic defence partnership🤝 As we strengthen our cooperation further State Sec Thomas Hitschler visits camp Akkaster in Northern Norway which is used by German forces for training in Arctic conditions❄ 📸: @Forsvaret_no" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1882729008946872351) 2025-01-24T09:55Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements "The Law of Armed Conflict limits suffering and must be followed by all. Yesterday in Oslo Lt. Col. Inna Zavorotko presented the report on how implements these rules while fighting an invasion. We all have a lot to learn from dedication to humanity and international law" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1882783759847903700) 2025-01-24T13:33Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements "Together with DefMin @KosiniakKamysz DefMin @ToreOSa visited Norwegian personnel and capabilities stationed in Poland for @NATO. Poland is a close ally with a key role in European defence and deterrence said DefMin Sandvik. #strongertogether" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1889351466164384060) 2025-02-11T16:31Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements "Norway will soon have trained [-----] Ukrainian soldiers 🪖 DefMin @toreosa started the day by thanking all the instructors and interpreters who are crucial to Norway's mission of training Ukrainian personnel. #SlavaUkraini" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1893998310546928118) 2025-02-24T12:16Z 35.6K followers, 10.2K engagements "Norway and rest of the NB8 countries have pledged to provide equipment and training for a Ukrainian scalable brigade-sized unit Read the full statement from NB8: https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/2a925380ca1245579ad91af7ca251799/joint-statement_nb8.pdf https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/2a925380ca1245579ad91af7ca251799/joint-statement_nb8.pdf" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1894001831262462027) 2025-02-24T12:30Z 33.9K followers, 24.6K engagements "Statement from Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik on reports concerning naval support (1/3) https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/statement-from-minister-of-defence-tore-o.-sandvik-on-recent-reports-concerning-naval-support/id3090130/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/statement-from-minister-of-defence-tore-o.-sandvik-on-recent-reports-concerning-naval-support/id3090130/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1895981641207775274) 2025-03-01T23:37Z 34.4K followers, 573.1K engagements "- We have seen reports raising concerns about support for US Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian governments policy. (2/3)" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1895981644647186504) 2025-03-01T23:37Z 34K followers, 199K engagements "I can confirm that all requested support has been provided. The U.S. and Norway maintain a close and strong defense cooperation. American forces will continue to receive the supply and support they require from Norway. (3/3)" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1895981648048791839) 2025-03-01T23:37Z 34K followers, 212.8K engagements "Denmark acquires Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) worth [--] billion NOK through a rapid procurement process 🤝 This is very positive news. Advanced Norwegian missiles on Danish frigates will strengthen Nordic naval defence said DefMin @toreosa" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1897611688393810226) 2025-03-06T11:34Z 34K followers, 60.1K engagements "Nordic @NATO allies take steps every day to integrate more closely. Now have signed a new Technical Arrangement on ammunition certification. The goal is that we all have access to the same types of ammunition. This helps us procure more together" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1898018586863562786) 2025-03-07T14:31Z 34.9K followers, 19K engagements "Nordic defence ministers met with Ukraine's defence minister @rustem_umerov in Helsinki today They received an update from Umerov on the frontline situation in Ukraine and the Jeddah talks and discussed the continuation of support for Ukraine. The Nordic Region's support for Ukraine will continue unwavering 🤝" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1900198062540071198) 2025-03-13T14:51Z 34K followers, [----] engagements "Allies conducted a low-altitude flyover of Oslo Norway On Friday a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress was escorted by Norwegian F-35s during a planned training exercise between the two nations aimed at enhancing interoperability between the Norwegian Armed Forces and U.S. strategic bombers. The United States regularly deploys its Bomber Task Force (BTF) to Nordic countries to strengthen cooperation with allies in the region. The U.S. is our largest and most important ally and it is crucial that they train with us here. The fact that the Americans come to Norway to train with the Norwegian" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1900563278062932430) 2025-03-14T15:02Z 34K followers, 10.4K engagements "💥 Nammo signs Joint Statement of Strategic Partnership Agreement to widen cooperation with Ukrainian partner 🤝 Nammo and its Ukrainian partner will enter into a Strategic Partnership Agreement to widen the scope of current cooperation to also include a wider array of ammunition components and materials. The partnership builds on successful cooperation on transferring 155mm artillery technology to Ukraine supported bilaterally by the governments of Norway and Ukraine.This will help meet the need of Ukraine for sovereign and national ammunition production. The agreement was signed under the" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1902801343456104846) 2025-03-20T19:16Z 34K followers, 19.3K engagements "Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway completes her military service this week🫡👑 After [--] months of service in the Armys Engineer Battalion in Brigade North the Princess is now concluding her conscription service. She has served as a gunner on the CV90 combat engineer vehicle. I am proud and grateful that we have a princess who has completed her military service in such an excellent manner. She chose a tough and challenging service in the Engineer Battalion in Northern Norway and has set a great example for other young people considering a career in the Armed Forces said Minister of Defence" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1907339027772277002) 2025-04-02T07:47Z 34.2K followers, 16.5K engagements "76 YEARS TODAY: Happy Birthday @NATO Today marks [--] years since the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty. Norway was one of the [--] founding nations of what is now the worlds strongest defence alliance. NATO is strong and important and Norway is the alliances eyes and ears in the north. The treaty signed in Washington [--] years ago is just as important today. It still relies on everyone contributing while also taking responsibility for our own security within the framework of the alliance said Norwegian Minister of Defence @toreosa. #WeAreNATO" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1908039572820246573) 2025-04-04T06:10Z 34.1K followers, 14.1K engagements "Iceland & Norway: Nordic Cooperation in uncertain times🤝 Iceland and Norway are close friends and good neighbors. Both Norway and Iceland are maritime nations with important strategic locations. Norway has on several occasions provided fighter jets for Iceland Air Policing and maintains close cooperation with the Icelandic Coast Guard. We will continue to work together to strengthen national Nordic and allied security including support for Ukraine said Minister of Defence @toreosa. Today Sandvik held talks with Icelands Minister for Foreign Affairs orgerur Katrn Gunnarsdttir in Oslo. The" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1909246882951410090) 2025-04-07T14:08Z 34.2K followers, [----] engagements "Norway is now officially a part of the international drone coalition led by and Togheter we are building a strong alliance to support Ukraine ✍ The paperwork for making it official was done by Minister og Defence @toreosa in Brussel this morning" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1910608817718444450) 2025-04-11T08:20Z 34.2K followers, 56.3K engagements "Norway contributes to a British-led support package for Ukraine which among other things allocates funds for radar systems and drones The package worth [---] million includes [---] million provided by Norway via the UK-led International Fund for Ukraine Ukraine still needs more military equipment to defend itself against Russian attacks. Drones and drone technology are an important part of this both for protecting critical infrastructure and for use on the front lines. Together with one of our key allies the United Kingdom we will help provide Ukraine with significantly more drones said Minister" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1910633400869798048) 2025-04-11T09:57Z 34.2K followers, 26.9K engagements "Norway will contribute NOK [--] billion - approx. EUR [---] million - to equip and train a Ukrainian brigade which is being built up together with the Nordic and Baltic countries 🪖 This was announced by the Norwegian Minister of Defence @toreosa during the Ukraine Defense Coordination Group #UDCG meeting in Brussels today. Mr. Sandvik also held a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Mr. @rustem_umerov this morning. Building up larger land forces is important for Ukraine. We have now set aside ten billion Norwegian kroner for this purpose in [----]. Our contribution is both materiel from" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1910668536206238047) 2025-04-11T12:17Z 34.2K followers, 14.9K engagements "Norway and the Netherlands signed a cooperation agreement 🤝 The Netherlands is one of our closest friends and allies and we look forward to developing the cooperation further in the coming years said Minister of Defence @toreosa. Sandvik and his Dutch colleague @DefensieMin signed a so-called Letter of Intent (LoI) between the two countries during the #UDCG meeting in Brussel today. Through the new agreement it is also possible to deepen cooperation between the two countries in areas such as the defense industry innovation and space. We greatly appreciate the close defense cooperation with" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1910678356766437717) 2025-04-11T12:56Z 34.3K followers, [----] engagements "Norway's new Super Missile 🚀 Yesterday The Royal Norwegian Air Force received its first high-tech Joint Strike Missile (JSM). The missile designed and produced in Norway will be used on Norways F-35 fighter jets. The United States Australia and Japan are other countries waiting for the JSM missile. JSM is a prime example of what we can achieve when Norways defence sector and industry work together. This missile gives us the capability to locate and defeat heavily defended targets at long range with high precision and a low risk of detection. It is the first weapon that enables smaller" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1917162887568658689) 2025-04-29T10:23Z 34.5K followers, 25.6K engagements "Exchanging knowledge and strengthening defence cooperation with Estonia Norwegian Minister of Defence @toreosa received Estonian colleague @HPevkur in Oslo today 🤝 The two friends and allies enjoy a close relationship on many issues and Sandvik said Norway is eager to learn from Estonias expertise in areas such as the total defence concept and hybrid threats. We discussed amongst other things how we can do more together as European allies for national regional and allied security including various ways we can support Ukraine. The Nordic-Baltic project to train and equip Ukrainian forces to" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1917272387206234204) 2025-04-29T17:38Z 34.3K followers, [----] engagements "Deepening space cooperation with a key ally 🚀 Today General Stephen Whiting Commander of U.S. Space Command visited Oslo for high-level talks with the Norwegian Minister of Defence @toreosa. Gen. Whiting also met with Chief of Defence General Erik Kristoffersen and Director of the Intelligence Service the Norwegian Space Commander Vice Admiral Nils Andreas Stensnes while in the Norwegian capitol. Norway and the U.S. share strategic security interests in the High North. The meeting focused on strengthening our excellent bilateral space cooperation addressing shared security challenges and" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1917549063492276460) 2025-04-30T11:58Z 34.5K followers, [----] engagements "All of Norways F-35s delivered: The acquisition is a success story ✈ Norway is the first country to receive all its planned F-35 fighter jets. This is a success story. The fighter jets were delivered on schedule and the F-35 is performing beyond expectations said Minister of Defence @toreosa during a ceremony this week marking the delivery of all [--] aircraft to the Royal Norwegian Air Force. The aircraft ensure that we can safeguard Norwegian sovereignty and maintain even better control over our areas on land at sea and in the air the Minister added. Photos:@Forsvaret_no" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1918269370876166582) 2025-05-02T11:40Z 34.3K followers, 66.8K engagements "Today Minister of Defence @toreosa visited the British Frigate HMS St Albans The minister was given a tour on UKs Type [--] Frigate which has the Merlin Mk2 helicopter on board. The Frigate is visiting the Oslo Fjord after participating in Dynamic Mongoose [----] the largest NATO Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise in the High North⚓" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1920132470000746506) 2025-05-07T15:03Z 34.3K followers, 10.5K engagements "80 Years of Peace and Freedom: Happy Liberation and Veterans Day On [--] May [----] all of Norway was once again a free nation after five years under Nazi occupation. [--] May reminds us that peace can never be taken for granted. We are fortunate to live in a free and democratic country something the war in Ukraine makes all too clear. At the same time we express our deep gratitude to those who resisted the occupation during the Second World War and to everyone who today at home and abroad works to keep Norway a free and safe nation said Minister of Defence @toreosa. Since [----] this day has also" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1920357101576032334) 2025-05-08T05:56Z 34.3K followers, [----] engagements "Norway extends the agreement to evacuate Ukrainian patients until [--] March [----] ✈ began transporting Ukrainian patients in the spring of [----] and have so far transported some [----] patients to Norway and other European countries through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM). - We are proud to be able to continue this important work. The medical evacuation operation will be continued in line with the evolving needs of the Ukrainian health authorities said Minister of Defence @toreosa. The medical evacuation operation from Ukraine is a coordinated effort involving several Norwegian" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1920748233904521677) 2025-05-09T07:50Z 34.5K followers, [--] engagements "Today Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik met his Dutch counterpart Ruben Brekelmans Weve had a close and strong partnership with the Netherlands for many years. They are one of our closest and most important allies said Minister @toreosa. The Ministers discussed how to further deepen cooperation between Norway and the Netherlands both bilaterally and through multilateral frameworks such as NATO and the Joint Expeditionary Force. Todays meeting also focused on preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit this summer. #NATO #JEF" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1920888049216499758) 2025-05-09T17:06Z 34.4K followers, [----] engagements "Gratulerer med dagen 🎉 Today Norwegians at home and around the world are celebrating our National Day May 17th It marks the signing of our Constitution in [----] a symbol of democracy freedom and independence. On this day we dress in traditional costumes wave flags and childrens parades fill the streets all over the country. We must never take our freedom for granted but always be ready to stand up for Norway each in our own way❤🤍💙 📸: @Forsvaret_no" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1923608201590612353) 2025-05-17T05:15Z 34.4K followers, 19.3K engagements "NATOs new Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) will be located in the High North at Reitan outside of Bod✈👩💻 The CAOC serves as a command-and-control facility responsible for the coordination of airspace surveillance as well as the planning and execution of military air operations. With the CAOC at Reitan NATO will have a strong military presence in the High North which strengthens Norways overall defence. The dialogue with NATO and The Chief of Defences military advice have played a significant role in our decision to propose Reitan as location for a new NATO CAOC said Minister of Defence" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1924700403226312966) 2025-05-20T05:35Z 34.4K followers, [----] engagements "Thank you for visiting Norway @SecGenNATO 🤝 At Evenes Air Base and Ramsund Naval Station in the High North SecGen Mark Rutte saw key elements of Norways contribution to the Alliance up close from P-8 maritime patrol operations to daily cooperation between Norwegian and Allied forces🚢✈ These strategic locations play a vital role in NATO as hubs for operations joint training and reception of Allied reinforcements. SecGen Rutte was accompanied by Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore Minister of Foreign Affairs @EspenBarthEide and Minister of Defence @toreosa. #NATO #StrongerTogether 📷: @Forsvaret_no" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1925589906509676654) 2025-05-22T16:29Z 34.4K followers, [----] engagements "Germany plans to order Joint Strike Missiles from Norway worth NOK [---] billion🚀 The German parliament has decided to acquire the Joint Strike Missile for its F-35 fighter jets following Norway USA Japan and Australia. Germany is a highly important European partner in defence materiel cooperation and a major and valued ally in NATO. Our already close collaboration on missile systems becomes even more significant as both German and Norwegian F-35 fighter jets will be equipped with Kongsbergs Joint Strike Missile said Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik. The government-to-government agreement" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1930583226927444458) 2025-06-05T11:11Z 34.4K followers, [----] engagements "Today Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik had a constructive meeting with Ukraines new Ambassador to Norway @GavryshOleksiy The two discussed Norways continued support for Ukraines right to self-defence including military assistance and long-term security commitments. They also addressed opportunities for closer defence-industrial cooperation between Norwegian and Ukrainian companies building on existing ties and shared strategic interests. #StrongerTogheter" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1933493047351721991) 2025-06-13T11:53Z 34.8K followers, [----] engagements "Nordic countries enter ammunition agreement with Nammo: Towards faster and more reliable supply for the Nordic region Norway Sweden Denmark and Finland have signed a strategic agreement with the Norwegian defence company Nammo to strengthen ammunition supply and defence readiness across the region. Security in Norway and the Nordic region are closely connected. The Nordics are now taking more responsibility for our own security through large-scale strengthening of our defences. At the same time we must become more efficient through deeper integration of forces and materiel. Im pleased to see" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1934560128881049695) 2025-06-16T10:34Z 34.7K followers, 14.1K engagements "The Norwegian Government will invest 5% of GDP in strengthening the countrys defence capabilities and safeguarding its population. The world has become more dangerous and more unpredictable. Europe must shoulder greater responsibility for its own security. We must do more to keep our country safe and to contribute to our collective security together with our Allies in NATO said Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1936056396522385902) 2025-06-20T13:39Z 34.8K followers, 66.3K engagements "@NorwayNATO @NATO More here: https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norwegian-government-commits-to-allocating-5-of-gdp-to-defence-related-expenditures/id3110204/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norwegian-government-commits-to-allocating-5-of-gdp-to-defence-related-expenditures/id3110204/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1936056583534133356) 2025-06-20T13:40Z 34.6K followers, [----] engagements "Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik met with Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUa in Kyiv today This is my first visit to Ukraine. I have had constructive talks with President Zelenskyy and Defence Minister @rustem_umerov about the situation in Ukraine and Norways military support for the country said @toreosa. Russias war of aggression against Ukraine continues with full force and Russia is significantly strengthening its military capabilities. Norways support for Ukraine is an important contribution to the Ukrainian resistance" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1936776196001272047) 2025-06-22T13:20Z 34.9K followers, [----] engagements "Norway will finance production of missiles for NASAMS in Ukraine🚀 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) has entered into an agreement with a major Ukrainian company to develop and produce missiles for NASAMS. This type of missiles will be cheaper to manufacture than what what is used today and can be used alongside the AMRAAM-missiles. Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik and Ukraines Minister of Defence @rustem_umerov were present during the signing of the agreement in Ukraine Sunday. The Norwegian NASAMS system saves lives in Ukraine every day and is crucial in protecting critical" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1936838724178059461) 2025-06-22T17:28Z 34.8K followers, 73.1K engagements "Norway to develop and produce uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) on Ukrainian soil 🌊 Norway has allocated approximately NOK [---] billion in [----] to support the maritime coalition co-led with the United Kingdom. Parts of this funding will be used to develop and produce uncrewed maritime vessels using KDA technology with production based in Ukraine said Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik. @KOGDefence (KDA) has signed an agreement with a Ukrainian partner to jointly develop and manufacture USVs in Ukraine using Norwegian technology and expertise. Uncrewed vessels play a critical role in helping" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1937038574249013638) 2025-06-23T06:42Z 34.8K followers, 81.3K engagements "Norway will participate in NATOs Forward Land Forces in Finland🪖 Forward Land Forces Finland is an important part of NATOs deterrence and defence posture on the Northern Flank and a strong expression of allied unity and solidarity. FLF Finland will be located in the Rovaniemi and Sodankyl regions in Northern Finland and will be relevant to the wider region. In addition to Finland as host nation and Sweden as framework nation Norway Denmark Iceland the United Kingdom and France have expressed their intention to be engaged in the further development of the Forward Land Forces in Finland A" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1937761048141918310) 2025-06-25T06:33Z 34.8K followers, 46.3K engagements "🤝Signed sealedand to be delivered: Joint Strike Missile agreement between Norway and Germany signed in The Hague The German government plans to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Norway in a deal valued at approximately NOK [---] billion. During the @NATO summit in The Hague defence ministers Tore O. Sandvik and Boris Pistorius signed an agreement paving the way for Norwegian authorities to enter into a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for the delivery of JSMs to Germany. NATO cooperation between Norway and Germany continues to grow stronger. The JSM partnership is a clear" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1937841861596463328) 2025-06-25T11:54Z 34.8K followers, 18.5K engagements "Norway to deploy F-35s to Poland ✈ Norway is strengthening its contribution to @NATO's air and missile Defence by sending F-35 fighter aircraft to Poland and Rzeszw Airport this autumn. The mission supports the protection of Polish airspace and a key logistical hub for aid to Ukraine. This is a vital contribution. We are helping ensure that support to Ukraine reaches its destination and that Ukraine can continue its fight for freedom said Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik. The operation has been thoroughly assessed to ensure national readiness and security are maintained" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1939604740679024763) 2025-06-30T08:39Z 35.5K followers, 134.3K engagements "✈ This summer for the first time Norway transported intensive care patients from Ukraine on ventilators using the C-130J Hercules aircraft in this case two young burn victims🏥 Strategic aeromedical evacuation is a 24/7 capability within the Norwegian Armed Forces Medical Services. This resource routinely carries out evacuations of Ukrainian patients and has so far transported over [----] patients and accompanying family members. By relocating patients and their families to hospitals across Europe Norway helps relieve pressure on Ukraines healthcare system giving more people access to" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1944675670329590139) 2025-07-14T08:29Z 34.9K followers, 23.1K engagements "Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik and Chief of Defence General Eirik Kristoffersen are taking part in todays Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting. @Denys_Shmyhal was welcomed to the group as Ukraines new Minister of Defence. We wish him every success and look forward to continued close cooperation 🤝" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1947266178566565912) 2025-07-21T12:03Z 34.9K followers, [----] engagements "Norway Sweden & Denmark will jointly fund defence equipment for under NATOs new initiative the Prioritised Ukraine Requirement List (PURL). Together were contributing $500M to strengthen air defence and meet urgent military needs. #StandWithUkraine #NATO @DefenceU @toreosa @norwayinukraine @NorwayMFA @NorwayNATO http://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norwegian-support-to-initiative-for-ukraine/id3115344/ http://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norwegian-support-to-initiative-for-ukraine/id3115344/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1952721886443348454) 2025-08-05T13:22Z 34.9K followers, 37.1K engagements "10 years of universal conscription: Today one in three conscripts in Norway are women 💪🪖 In [----] Norway became the first @NATO country to introduce gender-neutral conscription making military service equally compulsory for both men and women. 📈 In [----] just over 13% of those in initial military service were women. 📈 By the end of [----] that number had risen to over 32%. Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik marked the 10-year anniversary at Setermoen in the High North today together with new recruits starting their service. The introduction of universal conscription has been a success and the" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1957801652540383717) 2025-08-19T13:47Z 35.5K followers, [----] engagements "A proud day for Norway🪖 The new Finnmark Brigade strengthens our Armed Forces in the Arctic and ensures greater security for Norway and our Allies. Norway strengthens its Army: Finnmark Land Command is now Finnmark Brigade. A major step in building a more robust force in Norways northernmost region ensuring a stronger NATO presence and readiness in the Arctic. The brigade will be expanded and fully operational in [----]. https://t.co/bfXvFtIWHl Norway strengthens its Army: Finnmark Land Command is now Finnmark Brigade. A major step in building a more robust force in Norways northernmost region" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1958163942401818893) 2025-08-20T13:47Z 35.5K followers, 15.5K engagements "UKRAINES INDEPENDENCE DAY: Norway to purchase Patriot air defence for Ukraine Norway will allocate around NOK [--] billion to strengthen Ukraines air defence. Together with Germany this will provide two Patriot systems and missiles as well as other types of air defence. The systems will help protect civilians in Ukraine. Together with Germany we are now ensuring that Ukraine receives powerful air defence systems said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stre. Air defence is also vital to safeguard military units and critical infrastructure. By joining forces with Germany we are stepping up our support even" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1959504291674128499) 2025-08-24T06:33Z 35.5K followers, 104.8K engagements "Thanks for having us Tokyo Last week State Secretary Andreas Flm visited Tokyo where the Norwegian frigate KNM Roald Amundsen was alongside. This marks the first time a Norwegian naval vessel has visited Japan and the Indo-Pacific as part of UK Carrier Strike Group [--]. While in Tokyo State Secretary Flm met with Japans Minister of Defence Gen Nakatani on board the Japanese destroyer JS Kaga at Yokosuka Naval Base. Their discussions focused on key areas of growing cooperation between Norway and Japan. They exchanged views on strengthening bilateral security and defence ties including closer" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1960608053549580542) 2025-08-27T07:39Z 35.5K followers, 56.1K engagements "Welcome back to Oslo @CVN78_GRFord 👋 Welcome back Tomorrow the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford visits Oslo. This shows that our most important ally prioritises maintaining stability and security in the High North says chief of the NOR Joint HQ #USNavyEurope #StrongerTogether @CVN78_GRFord https://t.co/dHn1lW0n5g Welcome back Tomorrow the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford visits Oslo. This shows that our most important ally prioritises maintaining stability and security in the High North says chief of the NOR Joint HQ #USNavyEurope #StrongerTogether" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1966158372178403417) 2025-09-11T15:14Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements "Today marks a major step in NordicBaltic cooperation and support for Ukraine: Camp Jomsborg in Poland has officially opened⚔ Norway as lead nation for Operation Legio is working with the other Nordic and Baltic countries to train and equip Ukrainian personnel. The new base in Lipa south-eastern Poland will serve as the hub for this joint effort. Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik today stood for the official opening of Camp Jomsborg together with his Polish counterpart @KosiniakKamysz Estonian Defence Minister @HPevkur and official representatives from all nations participating in" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1973379172266389884) 2025-10-01T13:27Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements "Europe must do more for Ukraine and Norway is stepping up says @toreosa 🤝 We are providing new air defence for [---] billion NOK purchased via JUMPSTART to protect Ukraines people and infrastructure. 🔗 For more: #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/norge-bidrar-med-luftvern-til-ukraina-til-en-verdi-pa-om-lag-12-milliarder-kroner/id3087500/ https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/norge-bidrar-med-luftvern-til-ukraina-til-en-verdi-pa-om-lag-12-milliarder-kroner/id3087500/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1889797998424772848) 2025-02-12T22:05Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements "Norway has been given responsibility for building up a third regional NATO air operations centre. We look forward to go in dialogue with @NATO regarding further details and timeline for this says @toreosa" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1890475115244077281) 2025-02-14T18:56Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements "Norway is happy to join the international drone drone coalition led by the same week the coalition marks its one year anniversary. We are building a strong alliance to support Ukraine @AndrisSpruds @toreosa @rustem_umerov @DefenceU" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1890693771500589219) 2025-02-15T09:24Z 33.5K followers, 28.1K engagements "Norway and the UK sign maritime capability partnership agreement Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik and UK Defence Secretary John Healey have signed a framework agreement in Stavanger Norway. The deal establishes a strategic partnership on maritime capabilities centered on the joint acquisition and operation of Type [--] frigates. This cooperation will: ⚓ Enable near-identical frigates for both navies ⚙ Strengthen collaboration on operations technology & training 🌊 Boost NATOs ability to protect the High North More in the comments👇" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1963639256813039908) 2025-09-04T16:24Z 35.7K followers, 25.5K engagements "Today the Norwegian Government presented its proposed defence package for [----] NOK [---] billion including NOK [--] billion in military support to Ukraine This corresponds to [---] % of GDP with ambition to reach [---] % for core defence as part of NATOs broader goal of [--] % by 2035" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1978398867314930154) 2025-10-15T09:53Z 35.7K followers, 18.9K engagements "Agreement on Nordic-Baltic initiative for support to Ukraine signed at the NATO Defence Ministerial Operation Legio in Poland Read more: https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/agreement-on-nordic-baltic-initiative-for-support-to-ukraine-signed-at-the-nato-defence-ministerial/id3124867/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/agreement-on-nordic-baltic-initiative-for-support-to-ukraine-signed-at-the-nato-defence-ministerial/id3124867/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1978509128512258240) 2025-10-15T17:11Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements "Norway to contribute funding for new package of US-sourced military equipment for Ukraine 🤝 Norway aim to provide [---] million USD for the new PURL package https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-to-contribute-funding-for-new-package-of-us-sourced-military-equipment-for-ukraine/id3124564/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-to-contribute-funding-for-new-package-of-us-sourced-military-equipment-for-ukraine/id3124564/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1978536723219886579) 2025-10-15T19:01Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements "Important to maintain close dialogue on Ukraines needs 🤝 Norwegian Minister of Defence @toreosa met today with Ukraines Minister of Foreign Affairs @andrii_sybiha and Ukraines Ambassador to Norway @GavryshOleksiy. Discussions focused on Norways proposed military support to Ukraine for [----] amounting to NOK [--] billion as well as Norways contributions through PURL a NATO-coordinated initiative. Norway contributed NOK [---] billion to the initiative in August and an additional NOK [--] billion last week. Norway is contributing to the financing of NATO-coordinated military support packages for" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1981673537296367980) 2025-10-24T10:46Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements "Thank you for visiting Norway and Bod 🤝 #JEF" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1986405756715815037) 2025-11-06T12:10Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements "Security in the High North and the Arctic is becoming increasingly important for NATO🌍 Surveillance and secure satellite communication are key priorities underlined by the Nordic defence ministers at the NATO Arctic Space Forum in Helsinki [----] November🛰" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1988561794139377692) 2025-11-12T10:57Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements "Norway together with our Nordic and Baltic partners will fund a USD [---] million package of military equipment for Ukraine through the PURL initiative🤝 This was announced as the NordicBaltic defence ministers met in Helsinki today underscoring Norways steadfast long-term support for Ukraines defence of its sovereignty and for stability in Europe" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1988939949656178978) 2025-11-13T12:00Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements "Honouring shared history and strengthening defence ties Norwegian Minister of Defence @toreosa today hosted the Republic of Koreas Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-back in Oslo🤝 The ministers laid a wreath at the veterans monument at Akershus Fortress commemorating the more than [---] Norwegian personnel who served during the Korean War. The bilateral talks focused on regional security in Europe and the Indo-Pacific as well as deepening defence cooperation including ongoing industrial ties such as Norways use of K9 artillery and the construction of KNM Maud in South Korea. The Republic of" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1994399432935096579) 2025-11-28T13:34Z 35.8K followers, [----] engagements "Today Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik met with Charg dAffaires a.i. Eric Meyer from the U.S. Embassy in Oslo Norwegian defence cooperation with the U.S. has been developed throughout more than [--] years. The U.S. is our most important ally and vital to Norwegian and transatlantic security said Sandvik. They discussed the many areas of defence cooperation between Norway and the U.S NATO and support for Ukraine. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1982777542504280413 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1982777542504280413" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1982777542504280413) 2025-10-27T11:52Z 35.9K followers, [----] engagements "Norway will procure British Type-26 frigates The Norwegian government has selected The United Kingdom as a strategic partner and will procure British frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy. This will be the largest procurement for the Norwegian Armed Forces ever PM @jonasgahrstore and Minister of Defence @toreosa said during Sundays press conference. More in the comments 👇" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1962100195266634084) 2025-08-31T10:28Z 36K followers, 1.1M engagements "Norway is the largest contributor to the PURL military support packages for Ukraine Dec. 3rd Norway announced a contribution of USD [---] million in funding for two new PURL packages for Ukraine. This new contribution brings Norways funding for PURL support packages to a total of USD [---] million in 2025" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1996139454180811119) 2025-12-03T08:48Z 36K followers, [----] engagements "Norway and the United Kingdom today signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement 🤝 The agreement provides for closer integration between Norwegian and British forces cooperation on frigates and joint drone projects in the High North. British forces will assume a larger role in Norways defence with increased presence and more training of British Royal Marines in this country. Consideration will also be given to the pre-positioning of British equipment and ammunition in Norway. 'By maintaining a greater presence in Norway the British Royal Marines will become more closely integrated into" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1996589153887133835) 2025-12-04T14:35Z 36K followers, 50K engagements "Norway and the other CSpO Initiative nations will not stand by in the face of increasing threats in space🪐 This is the clear message from the ten nations participating in the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals Board which convened in Toulouse France from [--] December [----]. The member nations met to continue developing interoperable agile and resilient architectures and to reaffirm their commitment to protecting and defending against escalating threats in space. Read the full joint statement in the comments" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1999452561393209530) 2025-12-12T12:13Z 36K followers, [----] engagements "https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-statement-from-the-combined-space-operations-initiative-principals-board-meeting-in-toulouse/id3141822/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-statement-from-the-combined-space-operations-initiative-principals-board-meeting-in-toulouse/id3141822/" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1999452894828069037) 2025-12-12T12:14Z 36K followers, [---] engagements "Norways @NorAmbTokyo signed a revised security arrangement with Japan today on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Defence🤝 This arrangement is an important and valuable step for our defence material collaboration going forward. @atla_kouhou_jp @Forsvarsdep @ModJapan_jp https://t.co/3m9Fn5zK6E @atla_kouhou_jp @Forsvarsdep @ModJapan_jp https://t.co/3m9Fn5zK6E" [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/2003018105111658902) 2025-12-22T08:21Z 36K followers, [----] engagements "✨ Happy New Year ✨ We welcome the new year with a quiet moment marked by natures own fireworks. Wishing for a year of greater peace and stability and a good start for all. Happy New Year🌌" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2006332415963226547) 2025-12-31T11:51Z 36K followers, 27K engagements "Stronger together 🤝 Today DefMin Robertas Kaunas met with the Norwegian Ambassador Atle Konta Midttun to discuss close bilateral ties & continued cooperation on security matters. Minister thanked Norway for its military presence in Lithuania and its strong contribution to collective defence. https://t.co/YT0w5b0p0e Today DefMin Robertas Kaunas met with the Norwegian Ambassador Atle Konta Midttun to discuss close bilateral ties & continued cooperation on security matters. Minister thanked Norway for its military presence in Lithuania and its strong contribution to collective defence." [X Link](https://x.com/Forsvarsdep/status/2012121036352078211) 2026-01-16T11:13Z 36K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Norway to provide NOK [--] billion for artillery ammunition for Ukraine Norway will provide NOK [--] billion in funding in [----] to a Czech-led initiative to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition. Norway will also provide NOK [--] billion to the European Peace Facility (EPF). Ukraine needs a steady supply of artillery shells in order to maintain its fight for freedom against the Russian invading forces. It is important for Norway to contribute to efforts to replenish Ukraines ammunition stocks said Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore."
X Link 2025-04-08T09:59Z 36K followers, 48.7K engagements
"Yesterday Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik hosted his Croatian counterpart Ivan Anui in Oslo 🤝 The ministers held bilateral talks on defence cooperation and opportunities to further strengthen ties between the two NATO Allies including collaboration on defence materiel. They also visited the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment in Horten. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011470855667417420 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011470855667417420"
X Link 2026-01-14T16:09Z 36K followers, [----] engagements
"Russia's relentless missile attacks on Ukraine continue. -Norway has recently delivered a significant number of air defence missiles to Ukraine to ensure that the Norwegian-developed NASAMS system can continue to protect Ukraine DefMin @toreosa said. Today Norways DefMin had his first meeting with Ukraine's new Minister of Defence @FedorovMykhailo 🤝 https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norge-sikrer-luftvernmissiler-til-ukraina/id3146821/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norge-sikrer-luftvernmissiler-til-ukraina/id3146821/"
X Link 2026-01-22T10:54Z 36K followers, 27.8K engagements
"Norway has today signed a contract with South Korean company Hanwha for the delivery of land-based long-range precision fires🤝 The contract was signed in Oslo and marks a major step in strengthening Norways defence capabilities and the Armys operational power. This is a strategically important investment that will significantly enhance our defence capability and give the Norwegian Army substantially greater striking power said Minister of Defence @toreosa https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017241040978100247 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017241040978100247"
X Link 2026-01-30T14:18Z 36K followers, 30.3K engagements
"Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik today held talks with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas during her visit to Norway They discussed a range of important issues related to the challenging security situation in Europe including the war in Ukraine. The increasing role of the EU in defence policy and the further development of defence cooperation between Norway and the EU were also key topics of discussion. Cooperation between NATO and the EU will be crucial to ensuring Europe's security in the future. The recent EU strategy on security and"
X Link 2026-02-02T12:50Z 36K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway and France agree on military support to Ukraine Norway and France have signed a new agreement to provide Ukraine with key capabilities in surveillance situational awareness and air-to-ground weapons. As a first step Norway will contribute approximately NOK [---] billion while France will guarantee a loan of around NOK [--] billion. The support includes the acquisition of flexible glide bombs from the French defence industry weapons that Ukraine already operates and has requested. The projects reflect Ukraines most pressing priorities and will deliver rapid effect said Minister of Defence"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:57Z 36K followers, 26.7K engagements
"Thank you @jensstoltenberg Stoltenberg have meant a lot to NATO and the fact that he has been Secretary General for ten years underlines how important he has been to the Alliance said Minister of Defence @Bjornarildgram. #WeAreNATO"
X Link 2024-09-30T13:38Z 33.9K followers, [----] engagements
"STATSBUDSJETTET [----] 👉 Foreslr bruke over [---] milliarder p forsvar en kning p [---] milliarder kroner. Dette gjr at Norge oppfyller @NATOs ml og det gir trygghet til Norges befolkning ✔ Les mer: Foto:@Forsvaret"
X Link 2024-10-07T08:06Z 34K followers, [--] engagements
"The Norwegian government proposes to increase the defense budget for [----] by NOK [----] billion up to a total of NOK [-----] billion. This fulfills the first major promise of the Norwegian long-term defence plan and exceeds @NATO's target of its members spending on defense 🪖"
X Link 2024-10-07T11:02Z 34K followers, 15.8K engagements
"The Norwegian Government is proposing to increase the overall funding framework for the Nansen Support Programme for #Ukraine to NOK [---] billion and to extend the Support Programme for an additional three years #StrongerTogheter 📷:@Forsvaret_no https://bit.ly/3BwBged https://bit.ly/3BwBged"
X Link 2024-10-07T13:11Z 34K followers, 82.3K engagements
"💵REGJERINGEN VIL STYRKE DEN KONOMISKE KOMPENSASJONEN FOR RESERVISTER 🪖 Forsvarsdepartementet har i dag sendt ny godtgjringsmodell for reservister p hring. 🔗Ny godtgjringsmodell for reservister p hring -"
X Link 2024-10-14T10:23Z 34K followers, [--] engagements
"DefMin @Bjornarildgram met his Ukrainan collegue @rustem_umerov at a #bilat meeting to discuss measures for increased industrial production and military support for Ukraine @anergaard @DefenceU"
X Link 2024-10-17T15:18Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Norge styrker sanitetstjenesten og ker kapasiteten p medisinske rehabiliteringssentre i Ukraina Det ivareta syke eller skadde soldater slik er et viktig bidrag til Ukraina sier @Bjornarildgram"
X Link 2024-10-18T05:30Z 35.6K followers, [--] engagements
"- Jeg er glad for at vi n kan levere ytterlige to nye militre ambulansebusser med medisinsk utstyr som bidrar til redde menneskeliv. Bussene er hyt verdsatt av ukrainske myndigheter sier forsvarsminister @Bjornarildgram @FMateriell"
X Link 2024-10-18T07:31Z 35.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Norway will provide NOK [---] billion in funding to expand air defence systems in Ukraine Together with other countries Norway is providing funding that will enable Romania to send a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine. #StrongerTogether #Ukraine https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-providing-support-for-more-air-defence-to-ukraine/id3066713/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-providing-support-for-more-air-defence-to-ukraine/id3066713/"
X Link 2024-10-29T12:51Z 35.6K followers, 20.8K engagements
"Norway increases support for the Ukrainian Air Force by NOK [---] billion and donates [---] small boats: #StandWithUkraine #Ukraine @DefenceU @norwayinukraine https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/oker-stotten-til-det-ukrainske-luftforsvaret-med-13-milliarder-og-donerer-130-smabater/id3068698/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/oker-stotten-til-det-ukrainske-luftforsvaret-med-13-milliarder-og-donerer-130-smabater/id3068698/"
X Link 2024-10-31T06:11Z 35.6K followers, 15.2K engagements
"Norway will support Moldova in bolstering its defence sector and resilience according to Defence Minister @Bjornarildgram who visited his Moldavian counterpart Anatolie Nosati on Thursday 🔗 https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-and-moldova-to-strengthen-cooperation/id3066913/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-and-moldova-to-strengthen-cooperation/id3066913/"
X Link 2024-10-31T10:50Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Defence Minister @Bjornarildgram visits Romania as Norwegian F-16s join the countrys air force The first squadron of [--] fighter jets is soon operational. Norwegian defence equipment bolsters Romania an important ally. #WeAreNATO 👉 https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/forsvarsministeren-besokte-romania/id3066916/ https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/forsvarsministeren-besokte-romania/id3066916/"
X Link 2024-11-02T10:45Z 33.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway will support the production of military equipment within Ukraine said Minister of Defence @Bjornarildgram after meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart @rustem_umerov in Oslo Friday https://bit.ly/48TWKhB https://bit.ly/48TWKhB"
X Link 2024-11-15T13:51Z 33.6K followers, [----] engagements
"1000 days of Russian full scale war against Ukraine [----] days of bloodshed tens of thousands killed and wounded millions of refugees [----] days of Ukrainian courage and resistance Russia must cease its aggression We will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes💙💛"
X Link 2024-11-19T06:13Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway to invite France Germany UK and US to discussions on strategic partnership for new frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy The Norwegian Government intends to make its final decision on a future strategic partner during [----]. https://bit.ly/3Zbrrf7 https://bit.ly/3Zbrrf7"
X Link 2024-11-19T14:25Z 33.6K followers, 56.9K engagements
"Norway is contributing 500M NOK to strengthen Ukraines defence industry accelerating the production of weapons and equipment. Announced today by Mr. Gram at the Nordic Defence Ministers meeting in Copenhagen 🤝 #StandWithUkraine #NORDEFCO 🔗 https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norge-gir-en-halv-milliard-kroner-til-ukrainsk-forsvarsindustri/id3075650/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norge-gir-en-halv-milliard-kroner-til-ukrainsk-forsvarsindustri/id3075650/"
X Link 2024-11-21T09:07Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway contributes F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defence to Poland says Defence Minister @Bjornarildgram Norway will assume air defence responsibility for the most important hub for the transport from other countries to Ukraine https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norge-bidrar-med-f-35-kampfly-og-nasams-luftvern-til-polen/id3077494/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norge-bidrar-med-f-35-kampfly-og-nasams-luftvern-til-polen/id3077494/"
X Link 2024-12-02T14:18Z 33.6K followers, 329K engagements
"Norway will provide NOK [---] billion to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy⚓ The funding will among other things be used to protect people in Ukraine from attacks as well as for mine clearance operations and training of soldiers. #StrongerTogheter https://bit.ly/3ZHCMmf https://bit.ly/3ZHCMmf"
X Link 2024-12-16T15:02Z 33.7K followers, 15.5K engagements
"Norway is contributing to a [---] million package to support Ukraine The funding will provide much-needed military equipment as small boats reconnaissance drones uncrewed surface vessels loitering munitions and mine countermeasure drones. #Ukraine https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-contributes-to-international-support-package-for-ukraine/id3080550/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-contributes-to-international-support-package-for-ukraine/id3080550/"
X Link 2024-12-20T11:26Z 33.7K followers, 69.8K engagements
"Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine Ukraine continues to have a strong need for additional military equipment to defend itself. Drones are a critical part of this effort says DefMin Gram. #UDCG #StandWithUkraine https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/kjoper-flere-droner-til-det-ukrainske-forsvaret/id3082424/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/kjoper-flere-droner-til-det-ukrainske-forsvaret/id3082424/"
X Link 2025-01-09T12:11Z 33.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The Norwegian Air Force (@Luftforsvaret) will operate F-35 fighter jets using a significant share of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). 'This is a historic climate initiative' said Defence Minister Bjrn Arild Gram. 🔗 For more: https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/her-flyr-norske-f-35-pa-biodrivstoff/id3083703/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/her-flyr-norske-f-35-pa-biodrivstoff/id3083703/"
X Link 2025-01-16T06:23Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements
"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to @SecDef Lloyd Austin as he steps down today. While in office he contributed greatly to strengthen and develop an ever stronger alliance between the U.S. and Norway in matters of defense and security. - @Bjornarildgram"
X Link 2025-01-20T10:41Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway and Germany enjoy a close and strategic defence partnership🤝 As we strengthen our cooperation further State Sec Thomas Hitschler visits camp Akkaster in Northern Norway which is used by German forces for training in Arctic conditions❄ 📸: @Forsvaret_no"
X Link 2025-01-24T09:55Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements
"The Law of Armed Conflict limits suffering and must be followed by all. Yesterday in Oslo Lt. Col. Inna Zavorotko presented the report on how implements these rules while fighting an invasion. We all have a lot to learn from dedication to humanity and international law"
X Link 2025-01-24T13:33Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Together with DefMin @KosiniakKamysz DefMin @ToreOSa visited Norwegian personnel and capabilities stationed in Poland for @NATO. Poland is a close ally with a key role in European defence and deterrence said DefMin Sandvik. #strongertogether"
X Link 2025-02-11T16:31Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway will soon have trained [-----] Ukrainian soldiers 🪖 DefMin @toreosa started the day by thanking all the instructors and interpreters who are crucial to Norway's mission of training Ukrainian personnel. #SlavaUkraini"
X Link 2025-02-24T12:16Z 35.6K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Norway and rest of the NB8 countries have pledged to provide equipment and training for a Ukrainian scalable brigade-sized unit Read the full statement from NB8: https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/2a925380ca1245579ad91af7ca251799/joint-statement_nb8.pdf https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/2a925380ca1245579ad91af7ca251799/joint-statement_nb8.pdf"
X Link 2025-02-24T12:30Z 33.9K followers, 24.6K engagements
"Statement from Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik on reports concerning naval support (1/3) https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/statement-from-minister-of-defence-tore-o.-sandvik-on-recent-reports-concerning-naval-support/id3090130/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/statement-from-minister-of-defence-tore-o.-sandvik-on-recent-reports-concerning-naval-support/id3090130/"
X Link 2025-03-01T23:37Z 34.4K followers, 573.1K engagements
"- We have seen reports raising concerns about support for US Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian governments policy. (2/3)"
X Link 2025-03-01T23:37Z 34K followers, 199K engagements
"I can confirm that all requested support has been provided. The U.S. and Norway maintain a close and strong defense cooperation. American forces will continue to receive the supply and support they require from Norway. (3/3)"
X Link 2025-03-01T23:37Z 34K followers, 212.8K engagements
"Denmark acquires Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) worth [--] billion NOK through a rapid procurement process 🤝 This is very positive news. Advanced Norwegian missiles on Danish frigates will strengthen Nordic naval defence said DefMin @toreosa"
X Link 2025-03-06T11:34Z 34K followers, 60.1K engagements
"Nordic @NATO allies take steps every day to integrate more closely. Now have signed a new Technical Arrangement on ammunition certification. The goal is that we all have access to the same types of ammunition. This helps us procure more together"
X Link 2025-03-07T14:31Z 34.9K followers, 19K engagements
"Nordic defence ministers met with Ukraine's defence minister @rustem_umerov in Helsinki today They received an update from Umerov on the frontline situation in Ukraine and the Jeddah talks and discussed the continuation of support for Ukraine. The Nordic Region's support for Ukraine will continue unwavering 🤝"
X Link 2025-03-13T14:51Z 34K followers, [----] engagements
"Allies conducted a low-altitude flyover of Oslo Norway On Friday a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress was escorted by Norwegian F-35s during a planned training exercise between the two nations aimed at enhancing interoperability between the Norwegian Armed Forces and U.S. strategic bombers. The United States regularly deploys its Bomber Task Force (BTF) to Nordic countries to strengthen cooperation with allies in the region. The U.S. is our largest and most important ally and it is crucial that they train with us here. The fact that the Americans come to Norway to train with the Norwegian"
X Link 2025-03-14T15:02Z 34K followers, 10.4K engagements
"💥 Nammo signs Joint Statement of Strategic Partnership Agreement to widen cooperation with Ukrainian partner 🤝 Nammo and its Ukrainian partner will enter into a Strategic Partnership Agreement to widen the scope of current cooperation to also include a wider array of ammunition components and materials. The partnership builds on successful cooperation on transferring 155mm artillery technology to Ukraine supported bilaterally by the governments of Norway and Ukraine.This will help meet the need of Ukraine for sovereign and national ammunition production. The agreement was signed under the"
X Link 2025-03-20T19:16Z 34K followers, 19.3K engagements
"Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway completes her military service this week🫡👑 After [--] months of service in the Armys Engineer Battalion in Brigade North the Princess is now concluding her conscription service. She has served as a gunner on the CV90 combat engineer vehicle. I am proud and grateful that we have a princess who has completed her military service in such an excellent manner. She chose a tough and challenging service in the Engineer Battalion in Northern Norway and has set a great example for other young people considering a career in the Armed Forces said Minister of Defence"
X Link 2025-04-02T07:47Z 34.2K followers, 16.5K engagements
"76 YEARS TODAY: Happy Birthday @NATO Today marks [--] years since the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty. Norway was one of the [--] founding nations of what is now the worlds strongest defence alliance. NATO is strong and important and Norway is the alliances eyes and ears in the north. The treaty signed in Washington [--] years ago is just as important today. It still relies on everyone contributing while also taking responsibility for our own security within the framework of the alliance said Norwegian Minister of Defence @toreosa. #WeAreNATO"
X Link 2025-04-04T06:10Z 34.1K followers, 14.1K engagements
"Iceland & Norway: Nordic Cooperation in uncertain times🤝 Iceland and Norway are close friends and good neighbors. Both Norway and Iceland are maritime nations with important strategic locations. Norway has on several occasions provided fighter jets for Iceland Air Policing and maintains close cooperation with the Icelandic Coast Guard. We will continue to work together to strengthen national Nordic and allied security including support for Ukraine said Minister of Defence @toreosa. Today Sandvik held talks with Icelands Minister for Foreign Affairs orgerur Katrn Gunnarsdttir in Oslo. The"
X Link 2025-04-07T14:08Z 34.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway is now officially a part of the international drone coalition led by and Togheter we are building a strong alliance to support Ukraine ✍ The paperwork for making it official was done by Minister og Defence @toreosa in Brussel this morning"
X Link 2025-04-11T08:20Z 34.2K followers, 56.3K engagements
"Norway contributes to a British-led support package for Ukraine which among other things allocates funds for radar systems and drones The package worth [---] million includes [---] million provided by Norway via the UK-led International Fund for Ukraine Ukraine still needs more military equipment to defend itself against Russian attacks. Drones and drone technology are an important part of this both for protecting critical infrastructure and for use on the front lines. Together with one of our key allies the United Kingdom we will help provide Ukraine with significantly more drones said Minister"
X Link 2025-04-11T09:57Z 34.2K followers, 26.9K engagements
"Norway will contribute NOK [--] billion - approx. EUR [---] million - to equip and train a Ukrainian brigade which is being built up together with the Nordic and Baltic countries 🪖 This was announced by the Norwegian Minister of Defence @toreosa during the Ukraine Defense Coordination Group #UDCG meeting in Brussels today. Mr. Sandvik also held a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Mr. @rustem_umerov this morning. Building up larger land forces is important for Ukraine. We have now set aside ten billion Norwegian kroner for this purpose in [----]. Our contribution is both materiel from"
X Link 2025-04-11T12:17Z 34.2K followers, 14.9K engagements
"Norway and the Netherlands signed a cooperation agreement 🤝 The Netherlands is one of our closest friends and allies and we look forward to developing the cooperation further in the coming years said Minister of Defence @toreosa. Sandvik and his Dutch colleague @DefensieMin signed a so-called Letter of Intent (LoI) between the two countries during the #UDCG meeting in Brussel today. Through the new agreement it is also possible to deepen cooperation between the two countries in areas such as the defense industry innovation and space. We greatly appreciate the close defense cooperation with"
X Link 2025-04-11T12:56Z 34.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway's new Super Missile 🚀 Yesterday The Royal Norwegian Air Force received its first high-tech Joint Strike Missile (JSM). The missile designed and produced in Norway will be used on Norways F-35 fighter jets. The United States Australia and Japan are other countries waiting for the JSM missile. JSM is a prime example of what we can achieve when Norways defence sector and industry work together. This missile gives us the capability to locate and defeat heavily defended targets at long range with high precision and a low risk of detection. It is the first weapon that enables smaller"
X Link 2025-04-29T10:23Z 34.5K followers, 25.6K engagements
"Exchanging knowledge and strengthening defence cooperation with Estonia Norwegian Minister of Defence @toreosa received Estonian colleague @HPevkur in Oslo today 🤝 The two friends and allies enjoy a close relationship on many issues and Sandvik said Norway is eager to learn from Estonias expertise in areas such as the total defence concept and hybrid threats. We discussed amongst other things how we can do more together as European allies for national regional and allied security including various ways we can support Ukraine. The Nordic-Baltic project to train and equip Ukrainian forces to"
X Link 2025-04-29T17:38Z 34.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Deepening space cooperation with a key ally 🚀 Today General Stephen Whiting Commander of U.S. Space Command visited Oslo for high-level talks with the Norwegian Minister of Defence @toreosa. Gen. Whiting also met with Chief of Defence General Erik Kristoffersen and Director of the Intelligence Service the Norwegian Space Commander Vice Admiral Nils Andreas Stensnes while in the Norwegian capitol. Norway and the U.S. share strategic security interests in the High North. The meeting focused on strengthening our excellent bilateral space cooperation addressing shared security challenges and"
X Link 2025-04-30T11:58Z 34.5K followers, [----] engagements
"All of Norways F-35s delivered: The acquisition is a success story ✈ Norway is the first country to receive all its planned F-35 fighter jets. This is a success story. The fighter jets were delivered on schedule and the F-35 is performing beyond expectations said Minister of Defence @toreosa during a ceremony this week marking the delivery of all [--] aircraft to the Royal Norwegian Air Force. The aircraft ensure that we can safeguard Norwegian sovereignty and maintain even better control over our areas on land at sea and in the air the Minister added. Photos:@Forsvaret_no"
X Link 2025-05-02T11:40Z 34.3K followers, 66.8K engagements
"Today Minister of Defence @toreosa visited the British Frigate HMS St Albans The minister was given a tour on UKs Type [--] Frigate which has the Merlin Mk2 helicopter on board. The Frigate is visiting the Oslo Fjord after participating in Dynamic Mongoose [----] the largest NATO Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise in the High North⚓"
X Link 2025-05-07T15:03Z 34.3K followers, 10.5K engagements
"80 Years of Peace and Freedom: Happy Liberation and Veterans Day On [--] May [----] all of Norway was once again a free nation after five years under Nazi occupation. [--] May reminds us that peace can never be taken for granted. We are fortunate to live in a free and democratic country something the war in Ukraine makes all too clear. At the same time we express our deep gratitude to those who resisted the occupation during the Second World War and to everyone who today at home and abroad works to keep Norway a free and safe nation said Minister of Defence @toreosa. Since [----] this day has also"
X Link 2025-05-08T05:56Z 34.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway extends the agreement to evacuate Ukrainian patients until [--] March [----] ✈ began transporting Ukrainian patients in the spring of [----] and have so far transported some [----] patients to Norway and other European countries through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM). - We are proud to be able to continue this important work. The medical evacuation operation will be continued in line with the evolving needs of the Ukrainian health authorities said Minister of Defence @toreosa. The medical evacuation operation from Ukraine is a coordinated effort involving several Norwegian"
X Link 2025-05-09T07:50Z 34.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Today Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik met his Dutch counterpart Ruben Brekelmans Weve had a close and strong partnership with the Netherlands for many years. They are one of our closest and most important allies said Minister @toreosa. The Ministers discussed how to further deepen cooperation between Norway and the Netherlands both bilaterally and through multilateral frameworks such as NATO and the Joint Expeditionary Force. Todays meeting also focused on preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit this summer. #NATO #JEF"
X Link 2025-05-09T17:06Z 34.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Gratulerer med dagen 🎉 Today Norwegians at home and around the world are celebrating our National Day May 17th It marks the signing of our Constitution in [----] a symbol of democracy freedom and independence. On this day we dress in traditional costumes wave flags and childrens parades fill the streets all over the country. We must never take our freedom for granted but always be ready to stand up for Norway each in our own way❤🤍💙 📸: @Forsvaret_no"
X Link 2025-05-17T05:15Z 34.4K followers, 19.3K engagements
"NATOs new Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) will be located in the High North at Reitan outside of Bod✈👩💻 The CAOC serves as a command-and-control facility responsible for the coordination of airspace surveillance as well as the planning and execution of military air operations. With the CAOC at Reitan NATO will have a strong military presence in the High North which strengthens Norways overall defence. The dialogue with NATO and The Chief of Defences military advice have played a significant role in our decision to propose Reitan as location for a new NATO CAOC said Minister of Defence"
X Link 2025-05-20T05:35Z 34.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Thank you for visiting Norway @SecGenNATO 🤝 At Evenes Air Base and Ramsund Naval Station in the High North SecGen Mark Rutte saw key elements of Norways contribution to the Alliance up close from P-8 maritime patrol operations to daily cooperation between Norwegian and Allied forces🚢✈ These strategic locations play a vital role in NATO as hubs for operations joint training and reception of Allied reinforcements. SecGen Rutte was accompanied by Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore Minister of Foreign Affairs @EspenBarthEide and Minister of Defence @toreosa. #NATO #StrongerTogether 📷: @Forsvaret_no"
X Link 2025-05-22T16:29Z 34.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Germany plans to order Joint Strike Missiles from Norway worth NOK [---] billion🚀 The German parliament has decided to acquire the Joint Strike Missile for its F-35 fighter jets following Norway USA Japan and Australia. Germany is a highly important European partner in defence materiel cooperation and a major and valued ally in NATO. Our already close collaboration on missile systems becomes even more significant as both German and Norwegian F-35 fighter jets will be equipped with Kongsbergs Joint Strike Missile said Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik. The government-to-government agreement"
X Link 2025-06-05T11:11Z 34.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Today Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik had a constructive meeting with Ukraines new Ambassador to Norway @GavryshOleksiy The two discussed Norways continued support for Ukraines right to self-defence including military assistance and long-term security commitments. They also addressed opportunities for closer defence-industrial cooperation between Norwegian and Ukrainian companies building on existing ties and shared strategic interests. #StrongerTogheter"
X Link 2025-06-13T11:53Z 34.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Nordic countries enter ammunition agreement with Nammo: Towards faster and more reliable supply for the Nordic region Norway Sweden Denmark and Finland have signed a strategic agreement with the Norwegian defence company Nammo to strengthen ammunition supply and defence readiness across the region. Security in Norway and the Nordic region are closely connected. The Nordics are now taking more responsibility for our own security through large-scale strengthening of our defences. At the same time we must become more efficient through deeper integration of forces and materiel. Im pleased to see"
X Link 2025-06-16T10:34Z 34.7K followers, 14.1K engagements
"The Norwegian Government will invest 5% of GDP in strengthening the countrys defence capabilities and safeguarding its population. The world has become more dangerous and more unpredictable. Europe must shoulder greater responsibility for its own security. We must do more to keep our country safe and to contribute to our collective security together with our Allies in NATO said Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore"
X Link 2025-06-20T13:39Z 34.8K followers, 66.3K engagements
"@NorwayNATO @NATO More here: https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norwegian-government-commits-to-allocating-5-of-gdp-to-defence-related-expenditures/id3110204/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norwegian-government-commits-to-allocating-5-of-gdp-to-defence-related-expenditures/id3110204/"
X Link 2025-06-20T13:40Z 34.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik met with Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUa in Kyiv today This is my first visit to Ukraine. I have had constructive talks with President Zelenskyy and Defence Minister @rustem_umerov about the situation in Ukraine and Norways military support for the country said @toreosa. Russias war of aggression against Ukraine continues with full force and Russia is significantly strengthening its military capabilities. Norways support for Ukraine is an important contribution to the Ukrainian resistance"
X Link 2025-06-22T13:20Z 34.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway will finance production of missiles for NASAMS in Ukraine🚀 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) has entered into an agreement with a major Ukrainian company to develop and produce missiles for NASAMS. This type of missiles will be cheaper to manufacture than what what is used today and can be used alongside the AMRAAM-missiles. Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik and Ukraines Minister of Defence @rustem_umerov were present during the signing of the agreement in Ukraine Sunday. The Norwegian NASAMS system saves lives in Ukraine every day and is crucial in protecting critical"
X Link 2025-06-22T17:28Z 34.8K followers, 73.1K engagements
"Norway to develop and produce uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) on Ukrainian soil 🌊 Norway has allocated approximately NOK [---] billion in [----] to support the maritime coalition co-led with the United Kingdom. Parts of this funding will be used to develop and produce uncrewed maritime vessels using KDA technology with production based in Ukraine said Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik. @KOGDefence (KDA) has signed an agreement with a Ukrainian partner to jointly develop and manufacture USVs in Ukraine using Norwegian technology and expertise. Uncrewed vessels play a critical role in helping"
X Link 2025-06-23T06:42Z 34.8K followers, 81.3K engagements
"Norway will participate in NATOs Forward Land Forces in Finland🪖 Forward Land Forces Finland is an important part of NATOs deterrence and defence posture on the Northern Flank and a strong expression of allied unity and solidarity. FLF Finland will be located in the Rovaniemi and Sodankyl regions in Northern Finland and will be relevant to the wider region. In addition to Finland as host nation and Sweden as framework nation Norway Denmark Iceland the United Kingdom and France have expressed their intention to be engaged in the further development of the Forward Land Forces in Finland A"
X Link 2025-06-25T06:33Z 34.8K followers, 46.3K engagements
"🤝Signed sealedand to be delivered: Joint Strike Missile agreement between Norway and Germany signed in The Hague The German government plans to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Norway in a deal valued at approximately NOK [---] billion. During the @NATO summit in The Hague defence ministers Tore O. Sandvik and Boris Pistorius signed an agreement paving the way for Norwegian authorities to enter into a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for the delivery of JSMs to Germany. NATO cooperation between Norway and Germany continues to grow stronger. The JSM partnership is a clear"
X Link 2025-06-25T11:54Z 34.8K followers, 18.5K engagements
"Norway to deploy F-35s to Poland ✈ Norway is strengthening its contribution to @NATO's air and missile Defence by sending F-35 fighter aircraft to Poland and Rzeszw Airport this autumn. The mission supports the protection of Polish airspace and a key logistical hub for aid to Ukraine. This is a vital contribution. We are helping ensure that support to Ukraine reaches its destination and that Ukraine can continue its fight for freedom said Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik. The operation has been thoroughly assessed to ensure national readiness and security are maintained"
X Link 2025-06-30T08:39Z 35.5K followers, 134.3K engagements
"✈ This summer for the first time Norway transported intensive care patients from Ukraine on ventilators using the C-130J Hercules aircraft in this case two young burn victims🏥 Strategic aeromedical evacuation is a 24/7 capability within the Norwegian Armed Forces Medical Services. This resource routinely carries out evacuations of Ukrainian patients and has so far transported over [----] patients and accompanying family members. By relocating patients and their families to hospitals across Europe Norway helps relieve pressure on Ukraines healthcare system giving more people access to"
X Link 2025-07-14T08:29Z 34.9K followers, 23.1K engagements
"Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik and Chief of Defence General Eirik Kristoffersen are taking part in todays Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting. @Denys_Shmyhal was welcomed to the group as Ukraines new Minister of Defence. We wish him every success and look forward to continued close cooperation 🤝"
X Link 2025-07-21T12:03Z 34.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway Sweden & Denmark will jointly fund defence equipment for under NATOs new initiative the Prioritised Ukraine Requirement List (PURL). Together were contributing $500M to strengthen air defence and meet urgent military needs. #StandWithUkraine #NATO @DefenceU @toreosa @norwayinukraine @NorwayMFA @NorwayNATO http://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norwegian-support-to-initiative-for-ukraine/id3115344/ http://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norwegian-support-to-initiative-for-ukraine/id3115344/"
X Link 2025-08-05T13:22Z 34.9K followers, 37.1K engagements
"10 years of universal conscription: Today one in three conscripts in Norway are women 💪🪖 In [----] Norway became the first @NATO country to introduce gender-neutral conscription making military service equally compulsory for both men and women. 📈 In [----] just over 13% of those in initial military service were women. 📈 By the end of [----] that number had risen to over 32%. Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik marked the 10-year anniversary at Setermoen in the High North today together with new recruits starting their service. The introduction of universal conscription has been a success and the"
X Link 2025-08-19T13:47Z 35.5K followers, [----] engagements
"A proud day for Norway🪖 The new Finnmark Brigade strengthens our Armed Forces in the Arctic and ensures greater security for Norway and our Allies. Norway strengthens its Army: Finnmark Land Command is now Finnmark Brigade. A major step in building a more robust force in Norways northernmost region ensuring a stronger NATO presence and readiness in the Arctic. The brigade will be expanded and fully operational in [----]. https://t.co/bfXvFtIWHl Norway strengthens its Army: Finnmark Land Command is now Finnmark Brigade. A major step in building a more robust force in Norways northernmost region"
X Link 2025-08-20T13:47Z 35.5K followers, 15.5K engagements
"UKRAINES INDEPENDENCE DAY: Norway to purchase Patriot air defence for Ukraine Norway will allocate around NOK [--] billion to strengthen Ukraines air defence. Together with Germany this will provide two Patriot systems and missiles as well as other types of air defence. The systems will help protect civilians in Ukraine. Together with Germany we are now ensuring that Ukraine receives powerful air defence systems said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stre. Air defence is also vital to safeguard military units and critical infrastructure. By joining forces with Germany we are stepping up our support even"
X Link 2025-08-24T06:33Z 35.5K followers, 104.8K engagements
"Thanks for having us Tokyo Last week State Secretary Andreas Flm visited Tokyo where the Norwegian frigate KNM Roald Amundsen was alongside. This marks the first time a Norwegian naval vessel has visited Japan and the Indo-Pacific as part of UK Carrier Strike Group [--]. While in Tokyo State Secretary Flm met with Japans Minister of Defence Gen Nakatani on board the Japanese destroyer JS Kaga at Yokosuka Naval Base. Their discussions focused on key areas of growing cooperation between Norway and Japan. They exchanged views on strengthening bilateral security and defence ties including closer"
X Link 2025-08-27T07:39Z 35.5K followers, 56.1K engagements
"Welcome back to Oslo @CVN78_GRFord 👋 Welcome back Tomorrow the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford visits Oslo. This shows that our most important ally prioritises maintaining stability and security in the High North says chief of the NOR Joint HQ #USNavyEurope #StrongerTogether @CVN78_GRFord https://t.co/dHn1lW0n5g Welcome back Tomorrow the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford visits Oslo. This shows that our most important ally prioritises maintaining stability and security in the High North says chief of the NOR Joint HQ #USNavyEurope #StrongerTogether"
X Link 2025-09-11T15:14Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Today marks a major step in NordicBaltic cooperation and support for Ukraine: Camp Jomsborg in Poland has officially opened⚔ Norway as lead nation for Operation Legio is working with the other Nordic and Baltic countries to train and equip Ukrainian personnel. The new base in Lipa south-eastern Poland will serve as the hub for this joint effort. Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik today stood for the official opening of Camp Jomsborg together with his Polish counterpart @KosiniakKamysz Estonian Defence Minister @HPevkur and official representatives from all nations participating in"
X Link 2025-10-01T13:27Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Europe must do more for Ukraine and Norway is stepping up says @toreosa 🤝 We are providing new air defence for [---] billion NOK purchased via JUMPSTART to protect Ukraines people and infrastructure. 🔗 For more: #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/norge-bidrar-med-luftvern-til-ukraina-til-en-verdi-pa-om-lag-12-milliarder-kroner/id3087500/ https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/norge-bidrar-med-luftvern-til-ukraina-til-en-verdi-pa-om-lag-12-milliarder-kroner/id3087500/"
X Link 2025-02-12T22:05Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway has been given responsibility for building up a third regional NATO air operations centre. We look forward to go in dialogue with @NATO regarding further details and timeline for this says @toreosa"
X Link 2025-02-14T18:56Z 33.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway is happy to join the international drone drone coalition led by the same week the coalition marks its one year anniversary. We are building a strong alliance to support Ukraine @AndrisSpruds @toreosa @rustem_umerov @DefenceU"
X Link 2025-02-15T09:24Z 33.5K followers, 28.1K engagements
"Norway and the UK sign maritime capability partnership agreement Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik and UK Defence Secretary John Healey have signed a framework agreement in Stavanger Norway. The deal establishes a strategic partnership on maritime capabilities centered on the joint acquisition and operation of Type [--] frigates. This cooperation will: ⚓ Enable near-identical frigates for both navies ⚙ Strengthen collaboration on operations technology & training 🌊 Boost NATOs ability to protect the High North More in the comments👇"
X Link 2025-09-04T16:24Z 35.7K followers, 25.5K engagements
"Today the Norwegian Government presented its proposed defence package for [----] NOK [---] billion including NOK [--] billion in military support to Ukraine This corresponds to [---] % of GDP with ambition to reach [---] % for core defence as part of NATOs broader goal of [--] % by 2035"
X Link 2025-10-15T09:53Z 35.7K followers, 18.9K engagements
"Agreement on Nordic-Baltic initiative for support to Ukraine signed at the NATO Defence Ministerial Operation Legio in Poland Read more: https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/agreement-on-nordic-baltic-initiative-for-support-to-ukraine-signed-at-the-nato-defence-ministerial/id3124867/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/agreement-on-nordic-baltic-initiative-for-support-to-ukraine-signed-at-the-nato-defence-ministerial/id3124867/"
X Link 2025-10-15T17:11Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway to contribute funding for new package of US-sourced military equipment for Ukraine 🤝 Norway aim to provide [---] million USD for the new PURL package https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-to-contribute-funding-for-new-package-of-us-sourced-military-equipment-for-ukraine/id3124564/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-to-contribute-funding-for-new-package-of-us-sourced-military-equipment-for-ukraine/id3124564/"
X Link 2025-10-15T19:01Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Important to maintain close dialogue on Ukraines needs 🤝 Norwegian Minister of Defence @toreosa met today with Ukraines Minister of Foreign Affairs @andrii_sybiha and Ukraines Ambassador to Norway @GavryshOleksiy. Discussions focused on Norways proposed military support to Ukraine for [----] amounting to NOK [--] billion as well as Norways contributions through PURL a NATO-coordinated initiative. Norway contributed NOK [---] billion to the initiative in August and an additional NOK [--] billion last week. Norway is contributing to the financing of NATO-coordinated military support packages for"
X Link 2025-10-24T10:46Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Thank you for visiting Norway and Bod 🤝 #JEF"
X Link 2025-11-06T12:10Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Security in the High North and the Arctic is becoming increasingly important for NATO🌍 Surveillance and secure satellite communication are key priorities underlined by the Nordic defence ministers at the NATO Arctic Space Forum in Helsinki [----] November🛰"
X Link 2025-11-12T10:57Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway together with our Nordic and Baltic partners will fund a USD [---] million package of military equipment for Ukraine through the PURL initiative🤝 This was announced as the NordicBaltic defence ministers met in Helsinki today underscoring Norways steadfast long-term support for Ukraines defence of its sovereignty and for stability in Europe"
X Link 2025-11-13T12:00Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Honouring shared history and strengthening defence ties Norwegian Minister of Defence @toreosa today hosted the Republic of Koreas Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-back in Oslo🤝 The ministers laid a wreath at the veterans monument at Akershus Fortress commemorating the more than [---] Norwegian personnel who served during the Korean War. The bilateral talks focused on regional security in Europe and the Indo-Pacific as well as deepening defence cooperation including ongoing industrial ties such as Norways use of K9 artillery and the construction of KNM Maud in South Korea. The Republic of"
X Link 2025-11-28T13:34Z 35.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Today Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik met with Charg dAffaires a.i. Eric Meyer from the U.S. Embassy in Oslo Norwegian defence cooperation with the U.S. has been developed throughout more than [--] years. The U.S. is our most important ally and vital to Norwegian and transatlantic security said Sandvik. They discussed the many areas of defence cooperation between Norway and the U.S NATO and support for Ukraine. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1982777542504280413 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1982777542504280413"
X Link 2025-10-27T11:52Z 35.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway will procure British Type-26 frigates The Norwegian government has selected The United Kingdom as a strategic partner and will procure British frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy. This will be the largest procurement for the Norwegian Armed Forces ever PM @jonasgahrstore and Minister of Defence @toreosa said during Sundays press conference. More in the comments 👇"
X Link 2025-08-31T10:28Z 36K followers, 1.1M engagements
"Norway is the largest contributor to the PURL military support packages for Ukraine Dec. 3rd Norway announced a contribution of USD [---] million in funding for two new PURL packages for Ukraine. This new contribution brings Norways funding for PURL support packages to a total of USD [---] million in 2025"
X Link 2025-12-03T08:48Z 36K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway and the United Kingdom today signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement 🤝 The agreement provides for closer integration between Norwegian and British forces cooperation on frigates and joint drone projects in the High North. British forces will assume a larger role in Norways defence with increased presence and more training of British Royal Marines in this country. Consideration will also be given to the pre-positioning of British equipment and ammunition in Norway. 'By maintaining a greater presence in Norway the British Royal Marines will become more closely integrated into"
X Link 2025-12-04T14:35Z 36K followers, 50K engagements
"Norway and the other CSpO Initiative nations will not stand by in the face of increasing threats in space🪐 This is the clear message from the ten nations participating in the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals Board which convened in Toulouse France from [--] December [----]. The member nations met to continue developing interoperable agile and resilient architectures and to reaffirm their commitment to protecting and defending against escalating threats in space. Read the full joint statement in the comments"
X Link 2025-12-12T12:13Z 36K followers, [----] engagements
"https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-statement-from-the-combined-space-operations-initiative-principals-board-meeting-in-toulouse/id3141822/ https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-statement-from-the-combined-space-operations-initiative-principals-board-meeting-in-toulouse/id3141822/"
X Link 2025-12-12T12:14Z 36K followers, [---] engagements
"Norways @NorAmbTokyo signed a revised security arrangement with Japan today on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Defence🤝 This arrangement is an important and valuable step for our defence material collaboration going forward. @atla_kouhou_jp @Forsvarsdep @ModJapan_jp https://t.co/3m9Fn5zK6E @atla_kouhou_jp @Forsvarsdep @ModJapan_jp https://t.co/3m9Fn5zK6E"
X Link 2025-12-22T08:21Z 36K followers, [----] engagements
"✨ Happy New Year ✨ We welcome the new year with a quiet moment marked by natures own fireworks. Wishing for a year of greater peace and stability and a good start for all. Happy New Year🌌"
X Link 2025-12-31T11:51Z 36K followers, 27K engagements
"Stronger together 🤝 Today DefMin Robertas Kaunas met with the Norwegian Ambassador Atle Konta Midttun to discuss close bilateral ties & continued cooperation on security matters. Minister thanked Norway for its military presence in Lithuania and its strong contribution to collective defence. https://t.co/YT0w5b0p0e Today DefMin Robertas Kaunas met with the Norwegian Ambassador Atle Konta Midttun to discuss close bilateral ties & continued cooperation on security matters. Minister thanked Norway for its military presence in Lithuania and its strong contribution to collective defence."
X Link 2026-01-16T11:13Z 36K followers, [----] engagements
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