Norway becomes latest European state to boost defence spending
The Norwegian centre-left government announced on Friday plans for “a historic increase” in military expenditure of 52 billion euros over the next 12 years. “We need a defence 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 defence and preparedness," he continued. Gahr Støre added that his two-party government wants to spend a total of 140 billion euros between now and 2036. He also detailed that NATO-member Norway wants to buy at least five new...