Norwegian Army
Land warfare branch of the Norwegian Armed Forces
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| 2025 | Government proposed plan to acquire 24 additional K9 VIDAR self-propelled guns. |
| 2024 | Norwegian government announced reinforcement of the Finnmark Land Command organisation as part of a long-term strategic plan to strengthen national defense capabilities in the northern region. |
| December 2024 | 4 additional K9A1 self-propelled artillery guns and 8 K10 ammunition resupply vehicles were delivered to the Norwegian Army, completing the second phase of artillery system procurement. |
| June 2024 | Contract signed for 'several hundred' M107A1 anti-materiel sniper rifles, with deliveries expected in 2025. |
| 2023 | Planned delivery of updated Black Hornet 3 Nano UAVs under the 2022 contract begins. |
| December 2023 | First batch of PPZR Piorun air-defense systems delivered. |
| December 2023 | First batch of PPZR Piorun air-defense systems delivered to Norway. |
| 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. |
| May 2023 | 8 additional M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems donated to Ukraine. |
| February 2023 | Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere announced an order for 54 new Leopard 2A7 tanks from Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, with an option for 18 additional vehicles, to be delivered by 2026 and operational by 2031. |
| 2022 | 22+1 M109A3GN Self-Propelled Guns donated to Ukraine. |
| 2022 | Norway signed a new contract for updated Black Hornet 3 Nano UAVs with FLIR Systems, with deliveries planned to begin in 2023, valued at 475 million NOK. |
| 2022 | 60 HX2 vehicles delivered to the Norwegian Army, with 35 equipped with Rheinmetall Integrated Armoured Cabin (IAC). |
| 2022 | Norwegian Army placed additional orders for 4 K9A1 self-propelled artillery guns and 8 K10 ammunition resupply vehicles to expand their artillery capabilities. |
| 2022 | Received 1,000 Minimi MK3 machine guns, with 3,000 more on option. |
| 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. |
| November 2022 | Norway activated the option to purchase 3 additional Ground Master 200 MM/C 3D AESA radars, bringing the total order to 8 radars. |
| November 2022 | Norway orders PPZR Piorun man-portable air-defense systems from Poland, valued at NOK 350 million. |
| July 2022 | Donated 14 LMV III vehicles to Ukraine. |
| June 2022 | 3 M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems donated to Ukraine via the UK. |
| January 2022 | Started winter trials for main battle tank candidates, conducting extensive mobility and firing tests for evaluation. |
| 2021 | Norwegian Army received delivery of 11 Acrow Wet Gap bridges from Poland and the United States, with a Military Load Classification (MLC) of 80/110. |
| 2021 | Additional 120 Javelin missiles and new command and launch unit kits are ordered. |
| 2021 | Norwegian combat units withdrew from the War in Afghanistan after being on loan to ISAF and later Resolute Support Mission |
| August 2021 | Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency signs a contract with FN Herstal for Minimi MK3 machine guns. |
| May 2021 | Norway purchased 5 Ground Master 200 MM/C 3D AESA radars in collaboration with the Netherlands, to be installed on the PMMC G5 vehicles. |
| February 18 2021 | Announced an order for 12 additional combat engineering vehicles and 8 multi-role vehicles. |
| 2020 | Women comprised one-third of new conscripts in the Norwegian Armed Forces, demonstrating increased female participation in military service. |
| October 2020 | Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency sent out a Request For Information for the main battle tank market, with market analyses revealing Leopard 2A7 and K2 Black Panther as potential candidates. |
| 2019 | First batch of 24 K9A1 self-propelled artillery guns and 6 K10 ammunition resupply vehicles were delivered to the Norwegian Army. |
| 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. |
| May 2019 | Completed delivery of 24 Supacat HMT Extenda MK2 high mobility vehicles for Norwegian Special Operations Forces. |
| April 2019 | Completed delivery of the 144 new and upgraded CV90 vehicles ordered in 2012. |
| January 2019 | Norwegian Armed Forces order 1,000 new M2A2N machine guns to replace older M2 models, with potential need up to 1,300 machine guns. |
| September 2018 | Announced an order for a second batch of 8 Wisent 2 vehicles to be delivered in the Armored Engineering Vehicle (AEV) configuration. |
| 2017 | Norwegian Army ordered 24 K9A1 self-propelled artillery guns with an option for 24 additional units, along with 6 K10 ammunition resupply vehicles to support the new artillery system. |
| 2017 | Signed a contract with FFG to convert 30 Pasi XA-203N vehicles into multi-role medical platforms (MRSP), replacing old Sisu XA-185 ambulances. |
| 2017 | Norwegian authorities initiate a process to find a replacement for current anti-tank weapons to counter new types of heavy tanks with active protection systems. |
| October 2017 | Published a proposition suggesting Norway should acquire brand new tanks after 2025, following a Ground Power Review that considered tank upgrade options inadequate. |
| 2015 | Norway became the first NATO member and first European country to make national service compulsory for both men and women through extending conscription. |
| 2014 | Decision made to scrap the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, but the scrapping process was halted before completion. |
| 2014 | Sweden and Norway entered into a joint frame agreement for the purchase of new logistics vehicles from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles, including 103 HX2 vehicles (95 8x8 and 8 10x10 models). |
| 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 | Norwegian Ministry of Defence issued a White Paper proposing a major reorganization of Brigade Nord, including restructuring Telemark Bataljonen and The Armoured Battalion into two mechanized battalions and developing the 2nd Battalion as a light infantry unit with a focus on conscript personnel. |
| June 2012 | Signed a deal with BAE Systems Hägglunds and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for 144 new and upgraded CV90 vehicles, including various configurations such as infantry fighting, reconnaissance, command, engineering, multi-role, and driver training vehicles. |
| 2011 | FN Minimi is selected as the new light machine gun of the Norwegian Armed Forces, with an order placed for 1,900 weapons. |
| 2011 | Following the terrorist attack, Hans Majestet Kongens Garde expanded its role to function as a defence force in Oslo and to assist the police when needed, beyond its traditional royal protection duties. |
| 2010 | Norway acquired 20 ATF Dingo infantry mobility vehicles. |
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