Norway has increased his army's combat readiness: what happened
On Monday, October 31, he met with Norwegian Defense Minister Bierian Arilda Gram and Commander -in -Chief of Norwegian Armed Forces Eiric Christoffersen. Politicians discussed the safety of Norway in connection with the combat actions of the Russian Federation in the territory of Ukraine. "The readiness of the Armed Forces will be strengthened from the day, on November 1, in connection with the war in Ukraine and its political situation in Europe," said Jonas Gar Star.
For the Armed Forces personnel, this means that the tasks and activities will be changed according to the priority changes. The Prime Minister also stated that the strengthening of the readiness of the Armed Forces was not a response to a specific threat to Norway and stressed that there was no reason to believe that Russia wants to invade Norway or other country directly.
"We do this to make sure that Norway is well prepared and is able to act in the most serious security situation that we have encountered in a few decades," Star said. For his part, the Commander -in -Chief of the Armed Forces of Norway stated that the Navy of Norway would strengthen the marine patrol, according to him, the tension will be maintained for at least one year. Recall that Falcon Autumn has started in Norway.