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Norway joins France’s emerging nuclear protection framework

Norway has become the ninth European country to sign onto France’s evolving nuclear deterrence posture as doubts about long-term US reliability grow.

Key Takeaways

Norway has become the ninth European country to sign up for France’s emerging nuclear protection framework.
France’s new doctrine links existential threats to European allies with a possible French nuclear response.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 1, 2026·via defensenews.com

A Hiker’s Find in Norway Opens a Window on a Sixth-Century Crisis

Archaeologists say a rare gold sword scabbard fitting discovered in southwest Norway was likely buried as a sacrificial offering during a period of famine, plague, and upheaval 1,500 years ago.

Key Takeaways

A hiker in southwest Norway found a rare sixth-century gold sword scabbard fitting.
Researchers say the object likely belonged to an elite warrior and was later deliberately sacrificed.

DT Editorial Team·May 7, 2026·via livescience.com

Norway’s Largest Viking Coin Hoard on Record Opens a New Window Into the 11th Century

Archaeologists in Norway are examining a hoard of 2,970 silver coins from across northern Europe, a discovery that may illuminate trade, wealth, and monetary change around the middle of the 11th century.

Key Takeaways

Archaeologists say the 2,970-coin Mørstad Hoard is Norway’s largest Viking coin hoard on record.
The mix of coins from England, Germany, Denmark, and Norway points to broad cross-regional connections.

DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via livescience.com

Norway Warned of Possible US Weapons Delays as Regional Security Pressures Mount

Norway says Washington has warned that delays in deliveries of US-made weapons may occur, adding to concerns already raised across Nordic and Baltic capitals.

DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

Energy

A new order for 20 Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferries marks what Electrek described as the largest deployment of its kind.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via electrek.co

Military

Norway wants to add 115 billion krone to its long-term defense plan through 2035, accelerating munitions and naval procurement while canceling a drone program amid mounting pressure on European security.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

#Norway

Norway joins France’s emerging nuclear protection framework

A Hiker’s Find in Norway Opens a Window on a Sixth-Century Crisis

Norway’s Largest Viking Coin Hoard on Record Opens a New Window Into the 11th Century

Norway Warned of Possible US Weapons Delays as Regional Security Pressures Mount

Norway joins France’s emerging nuclear protection framework

A Hiker’s Find in Norway Opens a Window on a Sixth-Century Crisis

Norway’s Largest Viking Coin Hoard on Record Opens a New Window Into the 11th Century

Norway Warned of Possible US Weapons Delays as Regional Security Pressures Mount

Norway places major order for 20 electric hydrofoil ferries in a maritime transport push

Norway Proposes $11.8 Billion Defense Increase as It Reworks Priorities for a Harder Security Era