The Norwegian government published its first national security strategy in May, saying the country is facing its most serious security situation since World War II. “After decades of peace ...

KONGSBERG, Norway (AP) — In 1944, Norwegian resistance fighters in the town of Kongsberg blew up a factory making cannons for occupying Nazi German forces during World War II. More than 80 years ...

The Norwegian government published its first national security strategy in May, saying the country is facing its most serious security situation since World War II ... rescue, firefighting, healthcare ...

The Swedish government appointed its first minister for civil defense in 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine. Residents aged 16 to 70 are required to serve in the event or threat of war ...

Across the Nordic nations, governments are boosting defense spending, reassessing security and pushing the concept of total defense. It’s an approach which mobilizes the whole of society to ...