Norway boosts E-tjenesten budget by 400M kroner to counter Russia

Norway increases funding for its military intelligence service (E-tjenesten) by 400 million kroner, raising its budget to 5.3 billion, to enhance monitoring of Russian activities. Defense Minister Sandvik frames the move as a response to the most dangerous security environment since WWII, aimed at deterrence and conflict prevention. This signals continued Nordic defense buildup amid heightened tensions with Russia.