Norway: Six instead of four submarines?

In November 2022, the government asked the Chief of Staff of the Norwegian Armed Forces, General Eirik Kristoffersen, for his recommendation on how national and alliance defence should be organised and equipped in the future. The 68-page paper was submitted in May and published at the beginning of June. It contains extensive proposals such as increasing the size of the armed forces and improving their structures, but above all strengthening maritime capabilities and air defence. The operational readiness in all areas should be significantly increased - so clearly,