Tore O. Sandvik
NorwaypoliticianMale5.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Tore O. Sandvik is a Norwegian politician from the Labour Party (Ap) who recently took office as the country's Minister of Defense. His appointment comes at a critical time as Norway navigates complex defense procurement decisions, particularly regarding the purchase of new frigates. Sandvik's role involves balancing national defense needs while maintaining diplomatic relations with the United States, particularly with President Donald Trump, whose reactions to international defense transactions can be unpredictable.
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Tore O. Sandvik is accompanying Kari Nessa Nordtun to address the issue of declining physical fitness among youth.
Ungdom er slappere enn før. Nå tar regjeringen grepNorway· 2026-06-22
Sylvi Listhaug demands that Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik explain the financial issues in the agency.
Forsvarsbygg-rotet: Listhaug varsler etterspillNorway· 2026-06-02
Tore O. Sandvik has accompanied Jonas Gahr Støre to Paris to accept the invitation to join a French nuclear weapons alliance.
Norge takker ja til å være med i fransk atomvåpen-samarbeidNorway· 2026-05-27
Tore O Sandvik is the Norwegian Minister of Defence who is involved in the military cooperation agreement with Germany.
– Vil gjøre oss tryggereNorway· 2026-02-14
Tore O. Sandvik is the Norwegian Minister of Defense who signed a defense agreement with Germany.
– Den største Norge har inngått til nåNorway· 2026-02-14
Tore O. Sandvik commented on the importance of NATO and the transatlantic alliance.
I fjor sjokkerte visepresident J.D. Vance alle. Marco Rubio fikk stående applaus.Norway· 2026-02-14
Tore O. Sandvik emphasized that there are still challenges in NATO despite Rubio's speech highlighting unity.
– En annen type tale enn den J. D. Vance holdt i fjorNorway· 2026-02-14
Tore O. Sandvik is the Norwegian Minister of Defense who delivered a speech addressing Russian propaganda in Norway.
Sandvik liker ikke koseprat om RusslandNorway· 2026-02-04
Tore O. Sandvik, the Minister of Defense, discusses the changing geopolitical landscape and the challenges posed by the United States and Russia.
– Vår viktigste allierte er ikke til å kjenne igjenNorway· 2026-01-26
Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik expressed respect for the efforts of NATO soldiers in Afghanistan.
– Det er ikke til å holde utNorway· 2026-01-24
Tore O Sandvik emphasized that Russia remains the main common adversary for NATO.
Trump said he wants to build the ‘greatest Golden Dome’ over Greenland – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-21
Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik stated that two Norwegian soldiers will be sent to Greenland.
Mai multe țări europene se alătură Danemarcei și trimit ofițeri și soldați pentru exerciții militare în Groenlanda
Romania· 2026-01-14
Norway's Minister of Defense Tore O. Sandvik stated that they have sent two personnel to Greenland to assess further cooperation.
Norge sender militært personell til GrønlandNorway· 2026-01-14
Tore O. Sandvik is the defense minister who received a letter from the committee leader about budget issues.
Kontrollkomiteen har startet undersøkelse av ukjente milliardsprekker i ForsvaretNorway· 2025-12-18
Tore O. Sandvik confirms the review of the conscription system is necessary.
Forsvaret vil ha flere soldater – verneplikten kan bli utvidetNorway· 2025-12-17
Norwegian Defence Minister Tore O Sandvik, who signed the deal with UK Defence Secretary John Healey, said the two countries would 'defend themselves together.'
UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines
United Kingdom· 2025-12-04
Tore O. Sandvik is the Norwegian Minister of Defense involved in signing a historic defense agreement with the UK.
Norge og Storbritannia signerer historisk forsvarsavtale i LondonNorway· 2025-12-04Tore O. Sandvik presented the government's new drone strategy for the defense sector.
Ny plan for å tette dronehullene i ForsvaretNorway· 2025-12-01
Tore O. Sandvik, the Minister of Defense, described the drone program as a significant investment.
Se opp! Nå har Hæren begynt å «bombe» med tennisballerNorway· 2025-11-15
Tore O. Sandvik, Norway's defense minister, stated that Norway is preparing for aggression from Russia.
Norge og Europa forbereder seg på krig. Vil det føre til fred?Norway· 2025-11-14
Tore O. Sandvik met with Denîs Șmîhal to discuss defense cooperation between Norway and Ukraine.
30-40% din producția internă de gaze naturale ar putea fi afectată, în acest sezon de încălzire, de atacurile rusești asupra infrastructurii. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1351 – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-11-06
Tore O. Sandvik met with Denîs Șmîhal and thanked him for Ukraine's contributions.
LIVE TEXT Rusia ar trebui „să înceapă imediat pregătirile pentru teste nucleare la scară largă”, a declarat ministrul apărării. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1351Moldova· 2025-11-05Tore O. Sandvik stated that the collaboration on drones is a crucial initiative for securing the Nordic countries.
Nordiske land skal kjøpe droner sammenNorway· 2025-10-23Tore O. Sandvik is the Norwegian Minister of Defense involved in discussions about submarine purchases.
Norge håper på tysk seier i Canadas ubåtfinaleNorway· 2025-10-21
Tore O. Sandvik is the Norwegian Minister of Defence present at the formal opening of NATO's command center in Bodø.
Ny Nato-kommando i Bodø tar kontroll over kampfly-utrykningNorway· 2025-10-11
Tore O. Sandvik calls the drone initiative a significant investment.
Forsvaret med milliardsatsing på droner: – Et betydelig skifteNorway· 2025-10-09
Tore O. Sandvik, the Minister of Defense, emphasizes the real threat posed by drones.
Norske F-35 er på plass i Polen. Pilotene har trent på å skyte ned droner.Norway· 2025-10-06
Norway's defense minister, Tore O. Sandvik, states that Russia is likely unhappy with Norway's support for Ukraine.
– Skal kunne drepe så mange russere som muligNorway· 2025-10-01
Tore O. Sandvik is the Norwegian Minister of Defense who confirmed Norway's assistance to Denmark in handling potential drone threats.
Norge hjelper Danmark med droneforsvarNorway· 2025-09-30
Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik discussed drone observations in Norway during the Warsaw Security Forum.
Forsvarsministeren om droneobservasjonene: – Overvåkingsdroner, ikke Shahed-dronerNorway· 2025-09-29