Norwegian telecommunications giant Telenor ASA faces criminal charges from authorities investigating suspected sanctions violations and human rights offenses related to its former Myanmar operations. The investigation centers on the company's transfer of customer traffic data and surveillance equipment to military authorities before divesting its Myanmar subsidiary in 2022.

PST presented the National Threat Assessment (NTA) for 2024 yesterday. It is important reading for Norwegian businesses but also leaves some fundamental questions.

Norway has decided to spend 1,624 billion NOK on its defense before the year 2036. A move decision resulting from the newly evolving security situation in Europe and Norway's obligations to fulfil its obligations as a NATO member.

Research institutions in Norway face mounting pressure to balance national security concerns with academic freedom as dual-use technologies come under stricter export controls. From the landmark Toshiba-Kongsberg scandal to recent prosecutions of university professors, the evolving regulatory landscape is forcing universities to implement rigorous risk assessments while grappling with questions about international collaboration.

Norway's Ministry of Defence has proposed sweeping new legislation to protect defence technology and security-classified patents, introducing expanded government control over technology critical to military operations. The bill has sparked significant controversy among industry stakeholders who warn that its broad scope, unclear thresholds, and restrictive sharing mechanisms could inadvertently harm the Norwegian defence industry while advantaging foreign competitors.

FDI controls (Foreign Direct Investment Controls) are becoming relevant to an increasing number of transactions and jurisdictions. A change in ownership of companies or businesses...

Forvaltere av aktive eierfond (private equity-fond) og venture-fond investerer i økende grad i forsvarsteknologi og forsvarets leverandørkjede.