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Norway to spend almost $2 billion on South Korean artillery system
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The Local Norway
Norway is enhancing its military capabilities through a $2 billion acquisition of South Korean long-range rocket artillery systems.
South Korea's Hanwha business group, will supply Norway with long-range rocket artillery systems worth 19 billion kroner ($1.98 billion), Oslo announced on Thursday.
It also included logistical support, training equipment and support systems, it added.
"This procurement will enhance our ability to credibly deter potential adversaries," Defence Minister Tore Sandvik said, noting that the long-range artillery represented a new capacity for the country's military.
According to Oslo, only Hanwha's Chunmoo system met all of the Nordic country's requirements, particularly in terms of range.