Offisiell konto for det norske forsvaret. Official account for the Norwegian Armed Forces www.forsvaret.nohttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3mgzeymlgs22h👀 International observers from non-NATO countries are visiting #ColdResponse26 in Northern Norway. They received briefings, observed training and met soldiers in the field – demonstrating Norway’s commitment to transparency and confidence-building. #WeAreNATO https://www.forsvaret.no/en/news/articles/observers-core14 Mar 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgzeymlgs22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3mgxkwckqqc26Top leaders at #ColdResponse26 in Bardufoss, Norway today: 🇳🇴 PM Jonas Gahr Støre, 🇩🇪 Chancellor Friedrich Merz & 🇨🇦 PM Mark Carney witnessed NATO allies training in Arctic conditions. 32,000 troops from 14 nations train to protect the High North. #WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #StrongerTogether13 Mar 2026 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxkwckqqc26https://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3mgux3srq7k2zMass casualty treatment and evacuation is one of the toughest tasks in crisis and war. During #ColdResponse26 Norway’s total defence trained together in a highly complex exercise – proving the value of preparedness and civil-military cooperation. #ShoulderToShoulder #WeAreNATO12 Mar 2026 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgux3srq7k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3mgtyzq46is2bA major Arctic health preparedness exercise takes place today at #ColdResponse26 across North Norway. Civilian and military partners train how to manage casualties and evacuations, strengthening Norway’s Total Defence and Nordic cooperation. #WeAreNATO12 Mar 2026 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgtyzq46is2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3mgsbboqfsk2oNorwegian sensors detected Russian Il‑20M aircraft off Finnmark Coast both on Tuesday and today. NOR F‑35s from Evenes Air Station scrambled, identified and shadowed them. Expected activity during #ColdResponse26, but we maintain awareness and control. We see them, and we follow them. #WeAreNATO11 Mar 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsbboqfsk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3mgrnio6d5k2oSo how is the view from your office desk today? Allied maritime and air forces train together off the northern Norwegian coast as part of exercise #ColdResponse26 #ArcticSentry #ShoulderToShoulder #NATO #WeAreNATO @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social11 Mar 2026 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgrnio6d5k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3mgq4pm52ms2j#ColdResponse26 ❄️ The exercise has begun! 32,000+ soliders. 14 nations. Shoulder to shoulder. Training across land, air, sea, cyber and space to protect the High North 🤝 #ArcticSentry #ShoulderToShoulder #NATO #WeAreNATO10 Mar 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgq4pm52ms2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3ltomwlumf22fFørstkommende søndag kl. 13–16 kan du besøke tyske og estlandske marineskip på Søndre Akershuskai og Vippetangskaia i Oslo! Skipene deltar i øvelsen Baltic Mine Counter Measure Exercise. Nå har du en unik mulighet til å komme tett på både minesveipere og støttefartøy.11 Jul 2025 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltomwlumf22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3lq7nmlu6322jHistoric US-Norway military first: During the Jotun Strike exercise, Norwegian forces took control of live US bombs mid-air, guiding them to targets via a network. This marks a new level of allied integration and digital warfare capability. https://www.forsvaret.no/en/news/articles/groundbreaking-cooperation-us-norway28 May 2025 07:11 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq7nmlu6322jhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3lozzaswjj225Norway has extended its agreement with EU for evacuation of Ukrainian patients to 31 March 2026. So far, more than 3,300 patients and relatives have been transported to Norway and other European countries through the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism. Our support continues. @eu_echo #StandWithUkraine13 May 2025 07:58 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lozzaswjj225https://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3loqd6vy5tc2uCommanders Robert B. Sofge at U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, James Morley JFC Norfolk and Gjert Dyndal at NOR Joint HQ, met at Andøya, Norway for #FormidableShield. 11 allied nations take part in #FS25. The exericse reflects our commitment to collective defence for regional security.09 May 2025 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3loqd6vy5tc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3lonjzceu3s2qToday marks 80 years since Norway was liberated – after five years of brutal occupation. Since then, we have enjoyed a free and democratic Norway, and perhaps we have taken it somewhat for granted. Today, on Liberation and Veterans Day, we appreciate those who fought for our freedom. Thank you.08 May 2025 08:54 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lonjzceu3s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3lolonxy32227Formidable Shield 2025 🚀 One of NATO’s key deterrence exercises this year—and Europe’s largest live-fire missile and air defence drill—is underway in Norway. 2,500 troops from 10 allied nations are training together on Andøya to defend Norwegian airspace. The exercise moves to the Hebrides next week07 May 2025 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lolonxy32227https://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3lle6h4cmqk2wThis week, 11 military flag officers meet in Kirkenes, near the border to Russia for the Arctic Security Forces Roundtable to discuss grey-zone threats. With rising geopolitical tensions, NATO’s Arctic presence is key to stability. The forum fosters cooperation for a secure and rules-based Arctic.27 Mar 2025 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lle6h4cmqk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3lkfydulrm22aØvelse #JointViking25 er over, men det kan fortsatt bli litt trafikk når styrkene skal returnere til sine baser i inn- og utland. Takk for tålmodigheten og takk for innsatsen! #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether https://www.forsvaret.no/aktuelt-og-presse/aktuelt/jv25-ferdig15 Mar 2025 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkfydulrm22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3lkb7be2e522bTomorrow, Norwegian F-35s will escort American B-52 Stratofortress over Eastern Norway. The aircraft will make a low pass over Oslo city centre at 12:00 noon. The flight is part of normal training activities and gives Norwegian and US forces vital training. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO https://www.forsvaret.no/en/news/press/b-52-oslo13 Mar 2025 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkb7be2e522bhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3lk75fkob2c2vToday's Tactical Total Defence Selfie 🪖🚨 At exercise #JointViking25, we strengthen cooperation between military and civilian emergency preparedness actors. We also build important competence, and prepare to provide mutual support in peace, crisis, and war. #strongertogether #wearenato #nato12 Mar 2025 17:50 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk75fkob2c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3lk4nxmaasc2xToday's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸 Exercise #JointViking25 has now entered its second week. The Chief of the Army is leading our forces in the fight against the enemy. But the battle cannot be won without the support of the Brigade Nord and the Finnmark Land Command. #strongertogether #wearenato #nato11 Mar 2025 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk4nxmaasc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3lk2356o5y222This morning, two Norwegian F-35s took off from Evenes to identify and shadow two Russian Tu-142 BEAR F in international airspace. The patrol aircraft were operating off the coast of Troms, where exercise #JointViking25 takes place. Such flights are considered routine. #WeAreNATO10 Mar 2025 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk2356o5y222https://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3ljzxdq3ink22Under #JointViking25 i dag fekk Kronprins Haakon treffe soldatane, blant dei var Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra. Ho har førstegongstenesta si i Ingeniørbataljonen. Kronprinsen fekk sjå nærare på stormingeniørvogna der Prinsessa er skyttar. Sjå fleire bilete her: https://www.forsvaret.no/aktuelt-og-presse/aktuelt/kronprins-jv2510 Mar 2025 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljzxdq3ink22https://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3ljxjdhwt4k2sToday's tactical selfie 🪖📸 A vessel operator in the Coastal Ranger Command at work during exercise #JointViking25 in northern Norway. Can you spot the camouflaged combat boat? 👀 #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether09 Mar 2025 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljxjdhwt4k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3ljx6gk5brk2zI to døgn har Finnmark landforsvar kjempet mot fienden under øvelse #JointViking25. Nå tar Brigade Nord over striden. Med god alliert støtte. Se og les hvordan byttet foregår: https://www.forsvaret.no/aktuelt-og-presse/aktuelt/battle-handover09 Mar 2025 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljx6gk5brk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3ljurgnddtk2uIn today's security situation, Norway wants to be extra open and transparent about exercise #JointViking2025. International observers have followed the exercise to verify that our exercise is not threatening to anyone. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether https://www.forsvaret.no/en/news/articles/arms-control-jv2508 Mar 2025 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljurgnddtk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3ljtziy5jus26I dag gratulerer vi alle med den internasjonale kvinnedagen! Og vi markerer ti år med allmenn verneplikt. Hver tredje i førstegangstjenesten er nå kvinne. – Det bidrar til bedre operativ evne og økt kampkraft, sier oberst May Brith Valen-Odlo. Les mer: https://www.forsvaret.no/aktuelt-og-presse/aktuelt/8mars-jv2508 Mar 2025 07:41 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljtziy5jus26https://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3ljspgswfpc2bToday's Tactical Selfie – Hello from the cockpit! 📸🤘 A Norwegian F-35 pilot says hello from somewhere over Ofoten, northern Norway. At exercise #JointViking25, Norwegian F-35s train on data sharing and fire support with the Army and the Air Defence Battalion. #strongertogether #wearenato #nato07 Mar 2025 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljspgswfpc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3ljs65u3lzs2gAt exercise #JointViking2025, we are working closely with our allies. Both at land, at sea and in the air. This is one example of how we cooperate for our joint safety, here with our colleagues from the Royal Marines. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether07 Mar 2025 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljs65u3lzs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3ljq5345krk2dToday's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸: Norwegian and Finnish soldiers during exercise #JointViking2025 in Northern #Norway. The joint training strengthens Nordic defence capabilities and makes us better able to defend NATO's northern flank together. #Puolustusvoimat #WeAreNATO06 Mar 2025 18:34 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljq5345krk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3ljnnh7j7tc2xToday's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸: Soldiers from Porsanger Battalion are deploying and preparing for missions during Exercise #JointViking2025 in northern #Norway. 10,000 allied soldiers from nine nations participate in the largest military exercise in Norway this year #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether05 Mar 2025 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljnnh7j7tc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/forsvaret.bsky.social/post/3ljkxk2a2d22vToday's Tactical Selfie 🪖📸: Soldiers from the Norwegian 2nd Battalion in Brigade Nord are training for missions and guarding the equipment that will be used during exercise #JointViking25 in North Norway. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether04 Mar 2025 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:rbieacaxw5njb2g4dibv4jwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljkxk2a2d22v