Pentagon Norwegian government presented a plan to create at Rygge airport in 60 km from Oslo-based infrastructure for the four American fighters, TASS reports.
The Office noted, that this project is part of the "European Initiative deterrence" and will contribute to the development of defense cooperation between the two countries. It is emphasized, that while we are talking only about the creation of infrastructure (hangars, taxiway, several technical buildings), instead of placing the aircraft themselves. For these purposes, the Pentagon releases $12 million.
Minister of Defense of Norway Frank Bakke-Jensen said at the press conference, that will be located on the base of fighter F-22 Raptor. At least, This one option.
He declared, that Oslo is considered a positive factor for US investment in military infrastructure of the country - it will provide additional opportunities for the emergency transfer of NATO forces in the event of a crisis.
Giving the allies the opportunity to train on Norwegian soil and adapting to their needs our military infrastructure, we show the alliance, that seriously our responsibility to protect the country's territory, the minister said.
According to the Norwegian expert Chetilya Sturmarka, The US is interested in placing in Norway much larger number of aircraft: to 12 Poseidon anti-P-8 AFB island Andøya and more 20 fighters in Northern Norway.
Besides, Tuesday, the Ministry of Defense of Norway announced its intention to renew for 5 year program of military cooperation, enabled at the beginning of last year, placed in the west of the kingdom 330 US Marines. Now their number will be increased to seven hundred.
