Norway wants a ‘historic increase’ in defense spending of $56 billion over the next 12 years
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:36 am
Norway wants a ‘historic increase’ in defense spending of $56 billion over the next 12 years
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Norwegian center-left governnment said Friday it plans “a historic increase” in defense spending of 600 billion kroner ($56 billion) over the next 12 years.
“We need a defense that is fit for purpose in the emerging security environment,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said.
“As our security environment is deteriorating, we need to spend more on and pay more attention to defense and preparedness,” Gahr Støre said, adding that his two-party government wants to spend a total of 1.624 trillion kroner ($152 billion) between now and 2036.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Norwegian center-left governnment said Friday it plans “a historic increase” in defense spending of 600 billion kroner ($56 billion) over the next 12 years.
“We need a defense that is fit for purpose in the emerging security environment,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said.
“As our security environment is deteriorating, we need to spend more on and pay more attention to defense and preparedness,” Gahr Støre said, adding that his two-party government wants to spend a total of 1.624 trillion kroner ($152 billion) between now and 2036.