US EditionNorway Sends 13,500 War Requisition Notices as Europe Ramps Up Defense
Norway plans to notify 13,500 property owners in 2026 that their assets may be requisitioned for defense amid heightened tensions with Russia, officials said.
- On Monday, thousands of Norwegians are expected to receive letters from the Norwegian military informing that homes, vehicles, boats and machinery may be requisitioned, with around 13,500 preparatory requisitions planned for 2026.
- Amid what officials called the most serious security situation since World War II, Norway shares a maritime and 198-kilometre Far North border with Russia, influencing preparedness steps.
- The military clarified that the notices carry no practical impact in peacetime, with requests valid for one year and roughly two-thirds of 2026 letters being renewals.
- Officials linked the notices to a broader build-up, saying the requisitions are intended to ensure that, in wartime, the armed forces access necessary resources and that there is a major build-up of military and civil preparedness.
- Officials added a civilian-readiness warning, noting `Our society must be prepared for security policy crises and, in the worst case, war`, while Anders Jernberg said `The importance of being prepared for crisis and war has increased dramatically in recent years`.
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Houses, ships, heavy machinery or land may be confiscated if necessary by the Norwegian State. They have been notified indicating that they have been...
Norway Warns Citizens of Possible Property Seizures as Government Prepares for Potential War Scenario
from Your News: Norway has issued advance notices to thousands of citizens that their homes, vehicles, and other assets could be requisitioned by the military in the event of war, citing growing security concerns tied to Russia’s military posture in the Arctic. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The Norwegian government has begun notifying thousands of citizens […]
Thousands of Norwegians are expected to receive letters from the Norwegian military next week informing them that their homes, vehicles, boats and other machinery could be seized in the event of war. The message has no meaning in peacetime.
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