France and Norway sign Narvik Agreement, Norway joins French advanced deterrence discussions (defence24.com)

• Norway joins France's advanced nuclear deterrence discussion.
• Narvik Agreement includes military, hybrid, and cybersecurity cooperation.
• France expands European security partnerships outside NATO framework.

"France and Norway have signed the Narvik Agreement, which includes a bilateral defence clause. The key political signal is that Norway is joining France's discussion on 'advanced deterrence', moving Macron's nuclear initiative towards a European format. The agreement covers military cooperation, hybrid warfare, maritime security, space, cybersecurity, support for Ukraine, and defence industry collaboration. Norway diversifies its security partnerships, while France strengthens its position in the High North."