Researcher accused of running Putin’s errands when the war broke out: "I have never before experienced such difficult times” When Russia went to war against Ukraine in February, the war also crept into research circles.
Military expert: Norwegian pipelines may already be exposed to sabotage The government is dragging its feet in securing critical infrastructure, according to military expert Tor Ivar Strømmen. He thinks there could already be explosive charges on Norwegian pipelines.
“Western equipment has changed the war, but we should have given much more,” says researcher Like most other countries, Norway is sending equipment which is relatively old, yet still works.
Harassing humour in the military begins among the officers Humour has an important function for solidarity and team spirit among conscripts in the military. According to researchers, however, it may also contribute to many women leaving the military after the compulsory military service.
Gender issues are ridiculed and sabotaged in the military The masculine culture in the Norwegian Armed Forces is a democratic problem. This makes it difficult to work with issues related to gender, according to researcher.
Mobile apps without programming In the Norwegian Armed Forces, a new tool makes it easy to create training apps. Civilians will also have access if the military scientists get their way.
Tough Special Forces don’t strut their stuff The Norwegian Armed Forces Special Operations Forces are not Rambos. They need to be team players with ample communication skills – otherwise, lives can be at stake.
The moral soldier Peacekeeping forces shoulder responsibility of protecting civilians – but how much of these obligations do the soldiers in the field actually bear?