Norway

The Norwegian Cavalry was founded on the 23. of April 1663, and is therefore one of the oldest cavalry units in the world. The dragoons came from large farms, and served as a part of the farmer's tax. Norway is populated of 4.900.000 citizens. Norway is a member of NATO, but not the EU.

Norwegian armour

 

 

Sweden

Sweden has the most modern tank fleet in the world, with their Leopard 2 Improved. Sweden also produce their own tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, handguns, artillery, fighter planes and so on. Sweden is populated with 9.400.000 citizens, are a neutral contry, member of the EU.

Swedish armour

 

Denmark

Denmark has no military industry, and rely on foreign import. Their primary tank is the Leopard 2. Most of the equipment is imported from NATO-countries. Denmark is a member of NATO and the EU. Denmark is populated of 5.500.000 citizens

Danish armour

 

RG-31 to Norwegian forces?

RG-31According to VG the Norwegian forces in Afghanistan will be equiped with the RG-31 (part of the MRAP-family, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected)

The RG-31 can withstand higher charges than both the IVECO and CV90 serving the Norwegian troops today.

The government placed extra funds in the State budget of Norway to increase the safety of our soldiers serving in Afghanistan.

When the vehicles will be operational is not sure.

Photo: VG
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