Norwegian Cyber Defence Force | |
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Founded | September 18, 2012 |
Country | Norway |
Type | Cyber force |
Size | 1100 |
Part of | Norwegian Armed Forces |
Garrison/HQ | Jørstadmoen Leir |
Commanders | |
Commander-in-Chief | HM Harald V of Norway |
Ceremonial chief | Generalmajor Roar Sundseth |
The Norwegian Cyber Defence Force (Norwegian: Cyberforsvaret) is a branch of the Norwegian Armed Forces responsible for military communications and defensive and offensive cyberwarfare in Norway. The force employs 1,500 people located at more than 60 locations. The main base is at Jørstadmoen in Lillehammer, with a secondary base at Kolsås outside Oslo. The Cyber Defence was established as its own branch on 18 September 2012.