Norway plans to massively increase military spending
Norway plans to massively increase military spending, and it’s causing quite a stir. The Oslo government recently announced that they will boost their defense budget by NOK 600 billion by 2036, setting their military spending to 3% of GDP. This move puts them in the elite company of countries like Poland, the US, and Greece who currently hit that threshold in NATO. In addition, Norway will meet the NATO requirement to spend 2% of GDP on defense this year, much earlier than previously projected in 2026. This news has sparked various reactions and discussions about the implications of this substantial increase in military spending.… Continue reading
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