Built fjord tough: Why one American ally is surging defense spending. https://www.politico.com/dims4/default/28936c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5500x3667+0+0/resize/1260x840!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.politico.com%2F23%2Fb4%2F1c05c18d47798272e78b62fa0e84%2Fhttps-delivery-gettyimages.com%2Fdownloads%2F1249133832
First, Norway aims to reach NATO's shared commitment to spend at least 2% of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defense, which it will achieve this year for the first time . This commitment is important for maintaining a strong defense posture and contributing to collective security within the alliance.