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Norway Invests 17 Billion Kroner to Strengthen Defense

4/9/2025

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Norway is set to bolster its defense with the purchase of 24 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers, part of a significant 17 billion kroner investment. This move aims to fortify the Finnmark Brigade in response to escalating security threats, while also enhancing the Navy's capabilities with maritime mine countermeasures to protect its vital waters.

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Norway is set to bolster its defense with the purchase of 24 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers, part of a significant 17 billion kroner investment. This move aims to fortify the Finnmark Brigade in response to escalating security threats, while also enhancing the Navy's capabilities with maritime mine countermeasures to protect its vital waters.