Norway's 2036 Defense Expansion Strategy (defence24.com)

• Additional $12bn allocated over the next decade.
• Targeting 3.5% of GDP spending by 2035.
• Strategic emphasis on Arctic defense and regional deterrence.

"Norway is committing an additional 115 billion crowns ($12bn) to its defense budget through 2036. This strategic pivot aims to reach a defense spending level of 3.5% of GDP by 2035, well above the standard NATO target. Driven by the geopolitical instability following the invasion of Ukraine and US diplomatic pressure, the funding focuses on long-term procurement and northern border security."