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Norway Sends 13,500 War Requisition Notices as Europe Ramps Up Defense

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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Norway to Citizens: in Case of War, We Can Seize Your Houses, Vehicles, Machines

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