2024-06-11 08:41:27
The Norwegian minority authorities and all opposition events in parliament reached an settlement on Tuesday to strengthen the nation’s protection potential, Western media reported, Day.Az reviews citing Interfax.
The federal government plan, supported with some modifications by all events, particularly, gives for the order of a sixth submarine for the Norwegian Navy, the deployment of air protection methods to guard Oslo, and the strengthening of reconnaissance capabilities.
The media reminds that in 2024 Norway’s protection spending ought to attain a stage of two% of GDP – the mark that NATO management requires from its members.
In April, the Norwegian Employees’ and Middle Occasion authorities unveiled plans to extend Norway’s protection price range by 83% over the following 12 years, requiring $57 billion in funding. The authorities then proposed ordering for the Navy a fifth submarine, 5 frigates, anti-aircraft missiles, helicopters, maritime reconnaissance drones, and weapons for strikes over lengthy distances.
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