Norway has entered into a partnership with Ukraine for the joint production of Ukrainian mid-strike drones in the country, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced on April 27, 2026.
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United Kingdom expected to order Type 26 frigates to fill gap left by Norway
The United Kingdom will need to place additional orders for Type 26 frigates after the government confirmed that construction slots currently allocated to the Royal Navy are being transferred to Norway.
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Bristow, Electra and Avinor announce hybrid-electric aircraft tests in Norway
The project brings together Bristow, Electra, Avinor and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority to test operations with a hybrid-electric aircraft capable of ultra-short takeoff and landing, with operations expected to begin in 2027.
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Norway and the United Kingdom prevent a Russian operation to map undersea cables
Norway and the United Kingdom carried out a joint operation to detect and deter Russian submarines that were attempting to map undersea cables in the North Atlantic.
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Norway fines tourists for drones near naval base and investigates possible espionage
Norwegian authorities detained a group of six foreigners after drones were launched near the Ramsund naval base, one of the country’s main military installations.
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United Kingdom and Norway plan up to 30 military vessels for coastal operations
The United Kingdom and Norway are advancing military cooperation by evaluating the joint acquisition of up to 30 new vessels designed for coastal operations.
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Rheinmetall tests mobile mortar system in Norway
Rheinmetall conducted a live-fire demonstration of Ragnarok, its 120 mm mortar system, and its new Mortar Mission Module during a multinational event in Norway.
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United Kingdom and Norway expand cooperation with naval helicopters in the North Atlantic
The United Kingdom and Norway have signed a new agreement to expand naval cooperation, with a focus on the joint operation of military helicopters.
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Kongsberg will upgrade the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class corvettes
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has signed a $43 million contract with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace to upgrade sensors on the Skjold-class corvettes.
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Norway May Reduce Purchase of 5 Type 26 Frigates After Rising Military Costs
Norway is considering reducing the purchase of Type 26 frigates planned under its long-term defense plan following cost escalation across multiple military programs.
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Norway expands its 212CD submarine fleet and strengthens strategic presence in the Arctic
The Norwegian government has approved the purchase of two additional Project 212CD submarines, increasing the number of units planned for the Royal Norwegian Navy from four to six.
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Norway signs $922 million contract for South Korean launchers
Norway has signed a $922 million contract with the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace for the delivery of 16 Chunmoo multiple rocket launch systems (MRLS).
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