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Norway eases restrictions, lets NATO P-8 fly from bases

8/21/2026

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Norway permitted British RC-135W Rivet Joint and P-8 Poseidon to launch from Ørland and Evenes on 18 August.
The P-8 Poseidon serves as a key NATO asset for tracking Russian naval movements.
Vice Admiral Rune Andersen said the Rivet Joint joined F-35 training and refuelling over Finnmark.
Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik said easing the 1960-on restrictions makes Norway a predictable, low-tension neighbour.

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Norway permitted British RC-135W Rivet Joint and P-8 Poseidon to launch from Ørland and Evenes on 18 August.
The P-8 Poseidon serves as a key NATO asset for tracking Russian naval movements.
Vice Admiral Rune Andersen said the Rivet Joint joined F-35 training and refuelling over Finnmark.
Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik said easing the 1960-on restrictions makes Norway a predictable, low-tension neighbour.