 Wysłany: Sob 14:11, 02 Lis 2013 Temat postu: Norway looks at increase in defense spending |
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| Norway looks at increase in defense spending
OSLO, Norway, Oct. 15 () -- Procurement of aircraft and other technologies for Norway's military in 2014 is set at $1.83 billion,[url=http://www.govtvault.com/]gucci bags outlet[/url], about 25 percent of its proposed defense budget.The budget, which needs approval from parliament, was released Monday by the Ministry of Defense."The budget for defense procurements is kept at a high level,[url=http://www.leedpe.com/]christian louboutin pigalle[/url]," the ministry said. "The majority will be spent on already ongoing projects to implement the defense structure in the new long-term (defense) plan."The procurement of the F-35 fighter aircraft will provide the armed forces with an historic increase in capability. In the budget proposal for 2014, the parliament is asked to approve the procurement of another six aircraft for planned delivery in 2018, in addition to the 10 aircraft already approved for procurement."Norway's overall defense budget is about $7.2 billion,[url=http://www.govtvault.com/]gucci outlet online[/url], up from $7.06 in 2013, making it the largest per-capital defense budget among NATO countries in Europe. The ministry credits the additional funding to the result of a reduction in presence in Afghanistan and increased efficiency. |
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