Core Viewpoint - Norway plans to purchase two additional submarines from Germany, following a previous order of four submarines, indicating a significant investment in military capabilities amid rising tensions with Russia [1] Group 1: Submarine Acquisition - Norway will acquire two submarines from ThyssenKrupp in Germany at a price of 46 billion Norwegian Krone (approximately 4.55 billion USD) each, totaling over 9 billion USD for the contract [1] - The delivery of the six submarines, including the previously ordered four, is expected to begin in 2029 [1] Group 2: Defense Spending and Agreements - Norway plans to spend 19 billion Norwegian Krone (approximately 1.88 billion USD) on missiles with a range of 500 kilometers [1] - A new defense agreement was announced between Norway and the UK to form a joint anti-submarine fleet to patrol the North Atlantic, aimed at protecting critical infrastructure in the region [1] - The UK Ministry of Defence reported a 30% increase in Russian naval activity in UK waters over the past two years [1] Group 3: NATO and Military Buildup - NATO member countries have been gathering military forces near the western border of Russia under the pretext of "preventing Russian aggression," reaching an unprecedented scale [1] - Russia has expressed dissatisfaction with these military activities, asserting that it does not pose a threat to anyone but will not ignore actions that harm its national interests [1]