Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram at the press conference at Rena 3 February 2023.Ĭredit: Asgeir Spange Brekke / Forsvarsdepartementet Based on an overall assessment of all relevant factors and conditions, the Government has concluded that the German alternative with Leopard 2 is the best for Norway. Other factors considered and influencing the assessment include industrial cooperation opportunities, operational cooperation, logistics and life-cycle support. The army has compared two strong candidates, and tests confirm both are excellent, modern vehicles meeting all requirements for a modern MBT capacity.
This investment increases our combat power on land, will strengthen the Norwegian Army significantly, while also offering great opportunities for Norwegian defence industry and work force through industrial cooperation, says Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum. Securing Norway new tanks is an important part of this preparedness. The government prioritizes defense and preparedness. – Ensuring everyone's safety through national preparedness is one of the most important tasks we have as political leaders. We are also forging closer security policy ties with Germany, says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. By procuring German tanks, we ensure that Norway has the same type of tanks as our Nordic neighbors and close allies. In today's security situation, European defence cooperation is becoming increasingly important.
– New main battle tanks are of great importance to the Armed Forces, significantly strengthening the Army.
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
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