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22 July

19 January 2022, Berlin: The flags of Germany, Norway and the EU are displayed at the Federal Chancellery. Norway's Prime Minister Store and Chancellor Scholz (SPD) make statements before their joint talks at the Chancellor's Office. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa (Photo by KAY NIETFELD / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP)

Germany, Norway Vow to Step Up North Atlantic Surveillance

NATO allies Germany and Norway agreed on Monday to step up surveillance against maritime and airborne "threats" in the northern Atlantic region amid high tensions with Russia over the Ukraine war.

16 July

Air

Skydio's X10D small unmanned aerial system.

Rojoef Manuel

Norwegian Military Adopts Small Drones From Skydio

Skydio has received a contract to deliver its proprietary small unmanned aerial systems to the Norwegian Armed Forces.

12 July

Air

Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $2.6B HH-60W Helicopter Sale to Norway

The US has announced the approval of a $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters and related equipment to Norway, a NATO ally that borders Russia.

Jun- 2025 -

30 June

Europe

Kongsberg and Thales will open a joint venture in Norway.

Giulia Bernacchi

Kongsberg, Thales to Form Defense Communications Joint Venture in Norway

Kongsberg and Thales have announced plans to open a joint venture in Norway for advanced communication systems.

27 June

Americas

(From L) Northrop Grumman VP Steve O’Bryan, US Mission to NATO Defense Advisor Scott Delius, Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė, and Nammo CEO Morten Brandtzæg at the NATO Summit

Christine Casimiro

Lithuania, Northrop Expand Medium-Caliber Ammo Production Partnership

Lithuania and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand the co-production of medium-caliber ammunition, building on an initial deal inked in September 2024.

11 June

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Denmark to Buy Anti-Air Defense Systems From European Makers

Denmark will acquire short-range ground-based anti-air systems from manufacturers in France, Germany and Norway to protect its civilians and military installations, the defense ministry announced on Tuesday.

10 June

Business

BAE Systems has signed individual contracts worth a total of approximately $2.5 billion with both Sweden and Denmark for new CV90 combat vehicles. (Credit: BAE Systems)

Juster Domingo

Six European Countries Sign Deal for CV90 Purchase

A group of six European countries has signed a statement of intent to explore a joint procurement of CV90 armored infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs).

10 June

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

German F-35s to Be Armed With Joint Strike Missiles

Germany has decided to acquire the Joint Strike Missile for its F-35 fighter jets in a deal worth approximately 6.5-billion Norwegian kroner ($642 million).

10 June

Europe