Between the South Korean K2 tank and the German Leopard 2A7 tank, Norway is considering replacing the old Leopard 2A4 tankNorway has prepared approx. $1.9 billion for a new battle tank for the Norwegian Army. The Norwegian Ministry of Defense has planned to allocate $ 1.9 billion to replace the existing Leopard 2 tanks in service… Continue reading Korean K2 tank and German Leopard 2A7 are about to have a ‘fiery confrontation’
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Norwegian M109A3 Self-propelled Howitzers spotted at the Frontline of Ukraine
Norwegian M109A3 howitzer cannons have been deployed in the fighting in Ukraine and hit the Russian forces with great precision said by the Ukrainian defense chief on Facebook. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine four-star general Valerii Zaluzhnyi spread photos of Norwegian M109A3 Self-propelled Howitzers, that use in russian-Ukrainian war. According to the… Continue reading Norwegian M109A3 Self-propelled Howitzers spotted at the Frontline of Ukraine
Norway sent its entire stockpile of Mistral 2 MANPADS to Ukraine
Norway has sent its entire stockpile of Mistral 2 MANPADS (Man-portable air-defense systems) to Ukraine. Norway no longer uses MANPADS but it is looking for a new one to be used by the one infantry battalion that guards the Russian border. The new missile system is supposed to be selected by 2025. Norway, like many… Continue reading Norway sent its entire stockpile of Mistral 2 MANPADS to Ukraine
Ex Cold Response 2022: 30,000 soldiers, 200 aircraft and 50 warships are assembled in Norway
The long-planned “Cold Response-2022” large-scale joint practical exercise by NATO kicked off as scheduled. On the 14th local time, the “Cold Response-2022” joint military exercise involving 30,000 soldiers officially kicked off in Norway and nearby waters. Cold Response 2022, planned long before Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, aims to test how Norway would manage Allied reinforcements… Continue reading Ex Cold Response 2022: 30,000 soldiers, 200 aircraft and 50 warships are assembled in Norway
Only Air force in the world with all 5th generation fighter aircrafts
The Royal Norwegian Air Force has retired its last F-16 fourth generation fighters as its new 5th generation of F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters take over all combat aviation duties. The Royal Norwegian Air Force has announced its F-16 fighter jets flew their last mission on 6 January before new F-35s take over as the nation’s… Continue reading Only Air force in the world with all 5th generation fighter aircrafts
This European country asked soldiers to return all kinds of clothing, even underwear
Logically speaking, new recruits received all kinds of clothing such as underwear and socks after enlisting in the army. In other words, the army provides soldiers with everything necessary for life. But from a practical point of view, not all countries’ militaries can do it, especially in some special cases. Recently, the Norwegian army asked… Continue reading This European country asked soldiers to return all kinds of clothing, even underwear