Series Title | The Local.no |
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Series Details | 18.06.16 |
Publication Date | 18/06/2016 |
Content Type | News |
The Norwegian Government presented on the 17 June 2016 a white paper to Parliament describing the Long Term Plan for the Norwegian Armed Forces for the years 2017-2020. The Government recommended a gradual increase in the defence budget over the course of the coming four years to a 2020-level NOK 7.2bn above 2016-levels, and that over the coming 20 years will see an accumulated total of NOK 165bn in additional funding for the Norwegian Armed Forces. Norway is a NATO member. Prime Minister Erna Solberg said at a press conference launching the Plan that 'Unfortunately the geopolitical circumstances have changed significantly, in a bad way, in recent years. ... We have an increasingly unpredictable neighbour to the east which is strengthening its military capacity, and showing willingness to use military force as a political tool'. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.thelocal.no/20160618/norway-boosts-defences-against-unpredictable-russia |
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Subject Categories | Security and Defence |
Countries / Regions | Norway |