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Was Hvaldimir the whale really trained by the Russian military?

Since the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the USA have trained belugas and dolphins to defend bases and submarines. Hvaldimir might have been one of them before he escaped.

Defence expert: Trump's pressure on NATO allies has been effective

After Donald Trump, as president, threatened to pull the USA out of NATO, the majority of the alliance's countries complied with his demands. The pressure was effective, according to a defence expert.

Researcher: The Armed Forces need to take climate change seriously

The military's massive fossil fuel consumption contributes to pollution, says researcher.

Professor: The UN International Court of Justice may soon demand Israel to halt military operations

South Africa has brought Israel before the UN Court with accusations of genocide. The proceedings might be prolonged – but Israel could face immediate pressure.

Norwegian Musketeers had to learn 43 moves to fire one shot

Young boys with imprecise weapons received training based on science and a French manual.

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?