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Narvik Deal: Norway Joins French Nuclear Deterrence, Boosts Arctic Defense

5/30/2026

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President Emmanuel Macron and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced in Paris that Norway will join a French-led nuclear deterrence initiative, shifting from exclusive U.S. reliance.
Støre said Norway’s main deterrent stays NATO and the United States, while France’s capabilities add value.
The Narvik agreement creates assistance, expands air-defence, space and Arctic security cooperation, and permits joint drills and French Rafale deployments without placing nuclear weapons on Norwegian soil.

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President Emmanuel Macron and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced in Paris that Norway will join a French-led nuclear deterrence initiative, shifting from exclusive U.S. reliance.
Støre said Norway’s main deterrent stays NATO and the United States, while France’s capabilities add value.
The Narvik agreement creates assistance, expands air-defence, space and Arctic security cooperation, and permits joint drills and French Rafale deployments without placing nuclear weapons on Norwegian soil.