Norway

Norway selects UK Type 26 frigates under $13.5 billion plan

The future frigates are set to be delivered in 2030 and “will be as identical as possible, and have the same technical specifications,” as those under construction for the Royal Navy.

How NATO nations need to sell the 5 percent spending hike to their own people

The Atlantic Council's Kristen Taylor argues in this op ed that committing to defense spending is only half the battle.

Nordic nations bankroll US weapons for Ukraine in $500 million pledge 

The Swedish government said today it will commit $275 million and that the wider Nordic pledge is in line with President Donald Trump’s decision last month to supply Kiev with “defence material, in the form of several support packages.”

Denmark orders four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones for Arctic missions

Despite not sharing a contract value of the order, Copenhagen noted that aircraft deliveries are scheduled to take place between 2028 and 2029.

US clears Norway to purchase $2.6B worth of HH-60W helicopters

Oslo’s purchase of the HH-60W could help extend the helicopter’s production line after the US Air Force moved to end procurement of the platform in 2022.

France’s Thales and Norway’s Kongsberg ink communications joint venture

The JV is forecast to earn revenue worth NOK 3 billion through the end of the decade based on “substantial market opportunities and product synergies.”

Scandinavia bolsters missile and air defense to align with new NATO target

“It's more challenging to defend than to attack,” when it comes to air defense, Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson told Breaking Defense.

Space Force eyeing international launch sites to increase ‘resilience’

While not necessarily a near-term possibility, Brig. Gen. Kristin Panzenhagen said the Space Force is "looking at increasing the resiliency, increasing the ways that we have to get assured access to space, that's where the these initial discussions with our international partners are coming in."

Sweden bolsters defense with 44 new Leopard 2A8 battle tanks, upgrades to CV90s

In one of the largest Swedish weapons deals in the post-Cold War era, the government has announced a $1.97 billion contract on purchasing 44 new Leopard 2 A8 tanks and upgrading its 66 existing older Leopard 2 tanks.

Germany flexes submarine muscle with additional 4 boat order

The German parliament approved the increased 212CD buy alongside a raft of other new defense spending commitments amounting to €21 billion.

Norway asks US about maritime drone options as it ponders new, long-range capability

“Norway is considering several types of drones, and it is too early to comment further on the type, number, or specific requirements for the acquisition beyond what is outlined in the adopted long-term plan,” a Norwegian official told Breaking Defense, though one US executive expects a decision within months.

Norway puts France, Germany, UK and US in the frame for future frigate partnership

Oslo is focused on joining an active production frigate program in order to minimize the need for Fridtjof Nansen-class upgrades.  

EXCLUSIVE: 4 Nordic nations in talks for joint procurement of infantry fighting vehicles

"We’re aiming for cross-development, cross-buying and cross-use basically, because we need to align and ease up the supply chains and be able to sustain the vehicles," Maj. Gen. Jonny Lindfors, Commander of the Swedish Army, told Breaking Defense.

Norway edges closer to long-range precision fires selection

Maj. Gen. Lars Lervik, Chief of Staff of the Norwegian Army, told Breaking Defense that Oslo is in the process of receiving offers from industry competitors who have been asked to detail "price, timings, capabilities," and delivery timeframes.