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Førstkommende søndag kl. 13–16 kan du besøke tyske og estlandske marineskip på Søndre Akershuskai og Vippetangskaia i Oslo! Skipene deltar i øvelsen Baltic Mine Counter Measure Exercise. Nå har du en unik mulighet til å komme tett på både minesveipere og støttefartøy.
July 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Førstkommende søndag kl. 13–16 kan du besøke tyske og estlandske marineskip på Søndre Akershuskai og Vippetangskaia i Oslo! Skipene deltar i øvelsen Baltic Mine Counter Measure Exercise. Nå har du en unik mulighet til å komme tett på både minesveipere og støttefartøy.
Historic US-Norway military first: During the Jotun Strike exercise, Norwegian forces took control of live US bombs mid-air, guiding them to targets via a network. This marks a new level of allied integration and digital warfare capability.
Groundbreaking military cooperation between the US and Norway
For the first time, the Americans have allowed another country to take control of an American bomb on its way to the target. A Norwegian-developed concept for network weapons was recently tested at An...
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May 28, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Historic US-Norway military first: During the Jotun Strike exercise, Norwegian forces took control of live US bombs mid-air, guiding them to targets via a network. This marks a new level of allied integration and digital warfare capability.
Norway has extended its agreement with EU for evacuation of Ukrainian patients to 31 March 2026. So far, more than 3,300 patients and relatives have been transported to Norway and other European countries through the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism. Our support continues. @eu_echo #StandWithUkraine
May 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Norway has extended its agreement with EU for evacuation of Ukrainian patients to 31 March 2026. So far, more than 3,300 patients and relatives have been transported to Norway and other European countries through the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism. Our support continues. @eu_echo #StandWithUkraine
Commanders Robert B. Sofge at U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, James Morley JFC Norfolk and Gjert Dyndal at NOR Joint HQ, met at Andøya, Norway for #FormidableShield. 11 allied nations take part in #FS25. The exericse reflects our commitment to collective defence for regional security.
May 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Commanders Robert B. Sofge at U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, James Morley JFC Norfolk and Gjert Dyndal at NOR Joint HQ, met at Andøya, Norway for #FormidableShield. 11 allied nations take part in #FS25. The exericse reflects our commitment to collective defence for regional security.
Today marks 80 years since Norway was liberated – after five years of brutal occupation. Since then, we have enjoyed a free and democratic Norway, and perhaps we have taken it somewhat for granted. Today, on Liberation and Veterans Day, we appreciate those who fought for our freedom. Thank you.
May 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Today marks 80 years since Norway was liberated – after five years of brutal occupation. Since then, we have enjoyed a free and democratic Norway, and perhaps we have taken it somewhat for granted. Today, on Liberation and Veterans Day, we appreciate those who fought for our freedom. Thank you.
Formidable Shield 2025 🚀
One of NATO’s key deterrence exercises this year—and Europe’s largest live-fire missile and air defence drill—is underway in Norway. 2,500 troops from 10 allied nations are training together on Andøya to defend Norwegian airspace. The exercise moves to the Hebrides next week
One of NATO’s key deterrence exercises this year—and Europe’s largest live-fire missile and air defence drill—is underway in Norway. 2,500 troops from 10 allied nations are training together on Andøya to defend Norwegian airspace. The exercise moves to the Hebrides next week
May 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Formidable Shield 2025 🚀
One of NATO’s key deterrence exercises this year—and Europe’s largest live-fire missile and air defence drill—is underway in Norway. 2,500 troops from 10 allied nations are training together on Andøya to defend Norwegian airspace. The exercise moves to the Hebrides next week
One of NATO’s key deterrence exercises this year—and Europe’s largest live-fire missile and air defence drill—is underway in Norway. 2,500 troops from 10 allied nations are training together on Andøya to defend Norwegian airspace. The exercise moves to the Hebrides next week
This week, 11 military flag officers meet in Kirkenes, near the border to Russia for the Arctic Security Forces Roundtable to discuss grey-zone threats. With rising geopolitical tensions, NATO’s Arctic presence is key to stability. The forum fosters cooperation for a secure and rules-based Arctic.
March 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This week, 11 military flag officers meet in Kirkenes, near the border to Russia for the Arctic Security Forces Roundtable to discuss grey-zone threats. With rising geopolitical tensions, NATO’s Arctic presence is key to stability. The forum fosters cooperation for a secure and rules-based Arctic.
Øvelse #JointViking25 er over, men det kan fortsatt bli litt trafikk når styrkene skal returnere til sine baser i inn- og utland. Takk for tålmodigheten og takk for innsatsen! #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Joint Viking er over – takk for tålmodigheten
Årets store vinterøvelse er avsluttet, men fortsatt vil det bli en del militærtrafikk på veiene. Øvelsen har gått etter planen, og Forsvaret er godt fornøyd med gjennomføringen.
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March 15, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Øvelse #JointViking25 er over, men det kan fortsatt bli litt trafikk når styrkene skal returnere til sine baser i inn- og utland. Takk for tålmodigheten og takk for innsatsen! #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Tomorrow, Norwegian F-35s will escort American B-52 Stratofortress over Eastern Norway. The aircraft will make a low pass over Oslo city centre at 12:00 noon. The flight is part of normal training activities and gives Norwegian and US forces vital training. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO
B-52 Stratofortress to pass over Oslo
On Friday, Norwegian F-35s will escort American B-52 Stratofortress in the airspace over Eastern Norway. The aircraft will fly at low altitude over Akershus Fortress in Oslo at 12:00 noon. The flight ...
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March 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Tomorrow, Norwegian F-35s will escort American B-52 Stratofortress over Eastern Norway. The aircraft will make a low pass over Oslo city centre at 12:00 noon. The flight is part of normal training activities and gives Norwegian and US forces vital training. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO
Today's Tactical Total Defence Selfie 🪖🚨
At exercise #JointViking25, we strengthen cooperation between military and civilian emergency preparedness actors. We also build important competence, and prepare to provide mutual support in peace, crisis, and war.
#strongertogether #wearenato #nato
At exercise #JointViking25, we strengthen cooperation between military and civilian emergency preparedness actors. We also build important competence, and prepare to provide mutual support in peace, crisis, and war.
#strongertogether #wearenato #nato
March 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Today's Tactical Total Defence Selfie 🪖🚨
At exercise #JointViking25, we strengthen cooperation between military and civilian emergency preparedness actors. We also build important competence, and prepare to provide mutual support in peace, crisis, and war.
#strongertogether #wearenato #nato
At exercise #JointViking25, we strengthen cooperation between military and civilian emergency preparedness actors. We also build important competence, and prepare to provide mutual support in peace, crisis, and war.
#strongertogether #wearenato #nato
Today's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸
Exercise #JointViking25 has now entered its second week. The Chief of the Army is leading our forces in the fight against the enemy. But the battle cannot be won without the support of the Brigade Nord and the Finnmark Land Command. #strongertogether #wearenato #nato
Exercise #JointViking25 has now entered its second week. The Chief of the Army is leading our forces in the fight against the enemy. But the battle cannot be won without the support of the Brigade Nord and the Finnmark Land Command. #strongertogether #wearenato #nato
March 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Today's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸
Exercise #JointViking25 has now entered its second week. The Chief of the Army is leading our forces in the fight against the enemy. But the battle cannot be won without the support of the Brigade Nord and the Finnmark Land Command. #strongertogether #wearenato #nato
Exercise #JointViking25 has now entered its second week. The Chief of the Army is leading our forces in the fight against the enemy. But the battle cannot be won without the support of the Brigade Nord and the Finnmark Land Command. #strongertogether #wearenato #nato
This morning, two Norwegian F-35s took off from Evenes to identify and shadow two Russian Tu-142 BEAR F in international airspace. The patrol aircraft were operating off the coast of Troms, where exercise #JointViking25 takes place. Such flights are considered routine. #WeAreNATO
March 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This morning, two Norwegian F-35s took off from Evenes to identify and shadow two Russian Tu-142 BEAR F in international airspace. The patrol aircraft were operating off the coast of Troms, where exercise #JointViking25 takes place. Such flights are considered routine. #WeAreNATO
Under #JointViking25 i dag fekk Kronprins Haakon treffe soldatane, blant dei var Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra. Ho har førstegongstenesta si i Ingeniørbataljonen. Kronprinsen fekk sjå nærare på stormingeniørvogna der Prinsessa er skyttar. Sjå fleire bilete her:
Kongeleg treff i felt
Det vart eit spesielt møte for H.K.H. Kronprinsen under øvinga Joint Viking 2025 måndag. Blant soldatane han fekk møte, var hans eigen dotter, Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra.
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March 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Under #JointViking25 i dag fekk Kronprins Haakon treffe soldatane, blant dei var Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra. Ho har førstegongstenesta si i Ingeniørbataljonen. Kronprinsen fekk sjå nærare på stormingeniørvogna der Prinsessa er skyttar. Sjå fleire bilete her:
Today's tactical selfie 🪖📸
A vessel operator in the Coastal Ranger Command at work during exercise #JointViking25 in northern Norway. Can you spot the camouflaged combat boat? 👀
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
A vessel operator in the Coastal Ranger Command at work during exercise #JointViking25 in northern Norway. Can you spot the camouflaged combat boat? 👀
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
March 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Today's tactical selfie 🪖📸
A vessel operator in the Coastal Ranger Command at work during exercise #JointViking25 in northern Norway. Can you spot the camouflaged combat boat? 👀
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
A vessel operator in the Coastal Ranger Command at work during exercise #JointViking25 in northern Norway. Can you spot the camouflaged combat boat? 👀
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
I to døgn har Finnmark landforsvar kjempet mot fienden under øvelse #JointViking25. Nå tar Brigade Nord over striden. Med god alliert støtte. Se og les hvordan byttet foregår: www.forsvaret.no/aktuelt-og-p...
March 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I to døgn har Finnmark landforsvar kjempet mot fienden under øvelse #JointViking25. Nå tar Brigade Nord over striden. Med god alliert støtte. Se og les hvordan byttet foregår: www.forsvaret.no/aktuelt-og-p...
In today's security situation, Norway wants to be extra open and transparent about exercise #JointViking2025. International observers have followed the exercise to verify that our exercise is not threatening to anyone. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
International Observers Follow Joint Viking
Did you know that international observers are following the winter exercise in Northern Norway? The goal is to show openness in today's tense security situation.
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March 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In today's security situation, Norway wants to be extra open and transparent about exercise #JointViking2025. International observers have followed the exercise to verify that our exercise is not threatening to anyone. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
I dag gratulerer vi alle med den internasjonale kvinnedagen! Og vi markerer ti år med allmenn verneplikt. Hver tredje i førstegangstjenesten er nå kvinne. – Det bidrar til bedre operativ evne og økt kampkraft, sier oberst May Brith Valen-Odlo. Les mer: www.forsvaret.no/aktuelt-og-p...
Oberstens råd til kvinner: – Ta utfordringen og vær deg selv
Etter ti år med allmenn verneplikt er hver tredje menige soldat nå kvinne. – Det bidrar til bedre operativ evne og økt kampkraft, sier oberst May Brith Valen-Odlo, sjef for Trenregimentet i Hæren.
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March 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
I dag gratulerer vi alle med den internasjonale kvinnedagen! Og vi markerer ti år med allmenn verneplikt. Hver tredje i førstegangstjenesten er nå kvinne. – Det bidrar til bedre operativ evne og økt kampkraft, sier oberst May Brith Valen-Odlo. Les mer: www.forsvaret.no/aktuelt-og-p...
Today's Tactical Selfie – Hello from the cockpit! 📸🤘
A Norwegian F-35 pilot says hello from somewhere over Ofoten, northern Norway. At exercise #JointViking25, Norwegian F-35s train on data sharing and fire support with the Army and the Air Defence Battalion. #strongertogether #wearenato #nato
A Norwegian F-35 pilot says hello from somewhere over Ofoten, northern Norway. At exercise #JointViking25, Norwegian F-35s train on data sharing and fire support with the Army and the Air Defence Battalion. #strongertogether #wearenato #nato
March 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Today's Tactical Selfie – Hello from the cockpit! 📸🤘
A Norwegian F-35 pilot says hello from somewhere over Ofoten, northern Norway. At exercise #JointViking25, Norwegian F-35s train on data sharing and fire support with the Army and the Air Defence Battalion. #strongertogether #wearenato #nato
A Norwegian F-35 pilot says hello from somewhere over Ofoten, northern Norway. At exercise #JointViking25, Norwegian F-35s train on data sharing and fire support with the Army and the Air Defence Battalion. #strongertogether #wearenato #nato
At exercise #JointViking2025, we are working closely with our allies. Both at land, at sea and in the air. This is one example of how we cooperate for our joint safety, here with our colleagues from the Royal Marines. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
March 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
At exercise #JointViking2025, we are working closely with our allies. Both at land, at sea and in the air. This is one example of how we cooperate for our joint safety, here with our colleagues from the Royal Marines. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Today's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸:
Norwegian and Finnish soldiers during exercise #JointViking2025 in Northern #Norway. The joint training strengthens Nordic defence capabilities and makes us better able to defend NATO's northern flank together. #Puolustusvoimat #WeAreNATO
Norwegian and Finnish soldiers during exercise #JointViking2025 in Northern #Norway. The joint training strengthens Nordic defence capabilities and makes us better able to defend NATO's northern flank together. #Puolustusvoimat #WeAreNATO
March 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Today's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸:
Norwegian and Finnish soldiers during exercise #JointViking2025 in Northern #Norway. The joint training strengthens Nordic defence capabilities and makes us better able to defend NATO's northern flank together. #Puolustusvoimat #WeAreNATO
Norwegian and Finnish soldiers during exercise #JointViking2025 in Northern #Norway. The joint training strengthens Nordic defence capabilities and makes us better able to defend NATO's northern flank together. #Puolustusvoimat #WeAreNATO
Today's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸:
Soldiers from Porsanger Battalion are deploying and preparing for missions during Exercise #JointViking2025 in northern #Norway. 10,000 allied soldiers from nine nations participate in the largest military exercise in Norway this year #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Soldiers from Porsanger Battalion are deploying and preparing for missions during Exercise #JointViking2025 in northern #Norway. 10,000 allied soldiers from nine nations participate in the largest military exercise in Norway this year #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
March 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Today's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸:
Soldiers from Porsanger Battalion are deploying and preparing for missions during Exercise #JointViking2025 in northern #Norway. 10,000 allied soldiers from nine nations participate in the largest military exercise in Norway this year #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Soldiers from Porsanger Battalion are deploying and preparing for missions during Exercise #JointViking2025 in northern #Norway. 10,000 allied soldiers from nine nations participate in the largest military exercise in Norway this year #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Today's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸:
Soldiers from the Norwegian 2nd Battalion in Brigade Nord are training for missions and guarding the equipment that will be used during exercise #JointViking25 in North Norway. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Soldiers from the Norwegian 2nd Battalion in Brigade Nord are training for missions and guarding the equipment that will be used during exercise #JointViking25 in North Norway. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
March 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Today's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸:
Soldiers from the Norwegian 2nd Battalion in Brigade Nord are training for missions and guarding the equipment that will be used during exercise #JointViking25 in North Norway. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Soldiers from the Norwegian 2nd Battalion in Brigade Nord are training for missions and guarding the equipment that will be used during exercise #JointViking25 in North Norway. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Today's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸:
A soldier from the Norwegian Navy's Logistics Command during resupplying of vessels at exercise #JointViking25 in North Norway. #WeAreNATO
A soldier from the Norwegian Navy's Logistics Command during resupplying of vessels at exercise #JointViking25 in North Norway. #WeAreNATO
March 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Today's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸:
A soldier from the Norwegian Navy's Logistics Command during resupplying of vessels at exercise #JointViking25 in North Norway. #WeAreNATO
A soldier from the Norwegian Navy's Logistics Command during resupplying of vessels at exercise #JointViking25 in North Norway. #WeAreNATO
Over the next two weeks, 10,000 soldiers from nine #NATO nations are in North Norway for exercise #JointViking25. Together, we train on defending NATO's northern flank. #strongertogether #WeAreNATO
www.forsvaret.no/en/exercises...
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Joint Viking 2025
Joint Viking is the largest military exercise in Norway in 2025. Together with our allies and civilian partners, we train on defending our country.
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March 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Over the next two weeks, 10,000 soldiers from nine #NATO nations are in North Norway for exercise #JointViking25. Together, we train on defending NATO's northern flank. #strongertogether #WeAreNATO
www.forsvaret.no/en/exercises...
www.forsvaret.no/en/exercises...
🇺🇦✈️🇳🇴 The medevac plane came back after another medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients yesterday. This helps those affected by Russia's attacks and eases pressure on Ukrainian healthcare. Military support for Ukraine is a priority and the NOR defence sector work every day to support Ukraine.
February 21, 2025 at 8:04 AM
🇺🇦✈️🇳🇴 The medevac plane came back after another medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients yesterday. This helps those affected by Russia's attacks and eases pressure on Ukrainian healthcare. Military support for Ukraine is a priority and the NOR defence sector work every day to support Ukraine.