Royal Norwegian Navy

The Royal Norwegian Navy (often abbreviated as RNoN) is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. As of 2005, the Navy consists of approximately 5,000 personnel and 25 vessels, including 2 frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 1 minelayer, 6 minesweepers, 1 mine detection vessel, 1 support vessel and 2 training vessels. The Navy also includes the Coast Guard.

Navy vessels (future)

The Norwegian Navy is undergoing a major modernization project to fortify its position as a modern and competent fleet. Some of these projects are the construction of 5 new Fridtjof Nansen class AEGIS frigates, 6 new Skjold class patrol boats and numerous upgradings of existing models and vessels. The plans are scheduled to be completed by 2010, and Norway will then have some of the most advanced vessels of their class in the world.

Related Topics:
''Fridtjof Nansen'' class - AEGIS - ''Skjold'' class

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• Frigates:
• Fridtjof Nansen (F310). Launched June 3, 2004. Expected commissioning 2005.
• Roald Amundsen (F311). Expected commissioning 2006.
• Otto Sverdrup (F312). Expected commissioning 2007.
• Helge Ingstad (F313). Expected commissioning 2008.
• Thor Heyerdahl (F314). Expected commissioning 2009.
• Missile Patrol Boats:
• Storm (P961)
• Skudd (P962)
• Steil (P963)
• Glimt (P964)
• Gnist (P965)