The SPY-1 radar, after first coming online in the 1970s, is used by the US Navy as well as the navies of Australia, Japan, Norway, Spain and South Korea.
By Justin KatzModernizing our supply chain is a national security imperative
Closing supply chain gaps in innovating technology will reposition the industrial base to be a strategic source of value.
The new helicopters, to be based at Bardufoss Air Station in northern Norway, are to be used by the Norwegian Coast Guard for antisubmarine warfare (ASW) operations, but Oslo still has to decide on a separate acquisition to replace NH90 ASW capable platforms.
By Tim Martin
The breakthrough on heavy weaponry marked a pivotal moment in strategic thinking by Western decisionmakers, previously concerned that more modern main battle tanks than the Soviet-era T-72, operated by Ukraine, could lead to an escalation of the war.
By Tim Martin
The new Leopard 2A7s, set to replace Leopard 2A4 vehicles, are due to be phased in with the Norwegian Army between 2026 and 2031. A contract with manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMV) is expected in the “near future,” a Norwegian official told Breaking Defense.
By Tim Martin
Norway’s investment in additional artillery systems fits in with a much larger land capability plan that will soon see the award of a production contract for new main battle tanks.
By Tim Martin
The decision, announced by Gen. Micael Bydén, Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, was announced as part of newly issued defense modernization and procurement guidance.
By Tim Martin
B-21, hypersonics and more: How digital development is driving industry innovation
Technological advancements are key to keeping pace with customer demands and evolving threat landscapes.
“I think we heard some discussion that, ‘Norway can do navy and Finland does army’ — that’s way too simple. It’s more complicated than that,” said Norwegian defense minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
By Aaron Mehta
“We are more looking how we can increase the stocks from previous levels. But we are looking into if you can take even more from our stocks in the short term to support Ukraine. And to then to refill it,” Norway’s defense minister said this week.
By Aaron Mehta
New modular capabilities for Danish ships could help the Kingdom of Denmark cover greater territory – a key part of Nordic defense depth, writes analyst Robbin Laird.
By Robbin Laird
The concept, published in December, was put to an early test in Europe in the early days of the war in Ukraine.
By Justin Katz
“I think [a Nordic air operations center] would be a benefit for us, and it can be a benefit for NATO,” said Maj. Gen. Rolf Folland, chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
By Valerie Insinna
“I think we shouldn’t underestimate [Russia’s] level of capability, because I don’t think we have seen it,” Maj. Gen. Rolf Folland, chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force, told Breaking Defense.
By Valerie Insinna Norway is demanding a refund from contractor NHIndustries, in a fight that seems destined for court.
By Christina Mackenzie
Being part of the new NATO team of Finland, Sweden and Norway, rather than being the sole Nordic NATO leader in this key region, means changes should come to its defense posture, writes analyst Robbin Laird.
By Robbin Laird