Norwegian Armed Forces
Armed forces of Norway
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| 2024 | Norwegian government announced a long-term plan to reinforce the Finnmark Land Command, with the intention of forming a full brigade by 2032. The plan includes establishing a light infantry battalion, artillery with anti-aircraft capabilities, engineers, and intelligence units in the northernmost region. |
| August 1 2023 | Norwegian Army restructured its organizational structure, establishing the new Brigade Nord with operational units including Armoured Battalion, 2nd Battalion, Telemark Battalion, and other specialized battalions. |
| 2022 | Replacement of 12 Sea King helicopters with 16 AW101 search and rescue helicopters was completed. |
| 2022 | Norwegian Air Force began receiving the first of five P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, replacing the aging P-3C and P-3N Orion aircraft. |
| 2021 | Norwegian combat units withdrew from the War in Afghanistan after being on loan to ISAF and later Resolute Support Mission |
| 2020 | Women comprised one-third of new conscripts in the Norwegian Armed Forces, demonstrating increased female participation in military service. |
| 2019 | Establishment of the joint NCO School by merging NCO schools from various military branches, including army, navy, air force, engineering services, military intelligence service, and Home Guard. |
| 2018 | The Norwegian Campaign was featured in the video game Battlefield V, with multiplayer maps based on the Battle of Narvik and mountain ranges of Norway, depicting combat between UK and German forces. |
| 2016 | Release of the Norwegian film 'The King's Choice', based on the true story of three dramatic days in April 1940 when the King of Norway was presented with an ultimatum from German armed forces to surrender or die. |
| 2015 | Norway became the first NATO member and first European country to make national service compulsory for both men and women through extending conscription. |
| January 1 2014 | Norwegian Special Operations Command (NORSOCOM) was formed by merging the Special Operations Command (FSK) and the Naval Special Operations Command (MJK) under a unified command structure. |
| June 14 2013 | The Norwegian Parliament voted to extend conscription to include women, a significant step towards gender equality in military service. |
| 2012 | A White Paper was published detailing the organizational structure and strategic considerations for the Norwegian Army, potentially outlining significant reforms or strategic planning for the military force. |
| 2011 | Following the terrorist attack, Hans Majestet Kongens Garde expanded its role to serve as a defence force in Oslo, with authorization to assist the police when needed. |
| 2011 | Release of the Norwegian fiction film 'Into the White', depicting German and British aircrew encounters after being shot down in the Norwegian mountains in late April 1940. |
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