- May 24th, 2025
In the icy hangars of Ørland Air Base, nestled along Norway’s wind-lashed coastline, ground crews work through sub-zero temperatures to prepare their F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters for daily sorties. The jets—sleek, deadly, and loaded with cutting-edge technology—represent the tip...
With Norway’s decision on its future frigate fleet fast approaching, French shipbuilder Naval Group is betting big on its FDI frigate – and its ability to deliver fast, proven capability – to win what could become one of Europe’s most...
Norway has officially completed its fleet of F-35 fighter jets, with the delivery of the final two aircraft confirmed by the Norwegian Embassy in Washington via a post on X on April 1, 2025. This milestone concludes a long acquisition...
In early March, high-resolution satellite imagery captured a significant surge in activity at Russia’s strategically critical Zapadnaya Litsa naval base on the Kola Peninsula. The imagery revealed the presence of five sophisticated nuclear submarines from the formidable Northern Fleet, signaling...
On Tuesday, November 19, Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian right-wing extremist responsible for the devastating twin attacks of July 22, 2011, sought parole for the second time, a move anticipated to face overwhelming rejection. The attacks, which killed 77 people,...
Norwegian fishermen were taken aback when their nets became entangled with the propeller of the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine, USS Virginia. The incident, which occurred off the northern coast of Norway, has raised questions about military operations in the region...
Norway's $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, announced on Saturday its intention to vote against the ratification of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package. This decision comes ahead of a shareholder vote scheduled for next week...
Japan's passports ranked 2023 as the world’s most powerful passports, with Singapore and South Korea tied for second place. In the Henley Passport Index rankings, Japan's received a visa-free score of 193, meaning that Japanese passport holders can travel to...