Norwegian Cyber Defence Force

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The Norwegian Cyber Defence Force (Norwegian: Cyberforsvaret) is a branch of the Norwegian Armed Forces responsible for military communications and defensive cyberwarfare in Norway. The force employs 1,500 people located at more than 60 locations. The main base is at Jørstadmoen in Fåberg with a secondary base at Kolsås outside Oslo.

FoundedSeptember 18, 2012; 13 years ago (2012-09-18)
CountryNorway
Size1,200 (2017)[1]
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Norwegian Cyber Defence Force
Cyberforsvaret
Badge of Cyberforsvaret
FoundedSeptember 18, 2012; 13 years ago (2012-09-18)
CountryNorway
TypeCyber force
Size1,200 (2017)[1]
Part ofNorwegian Armed Forces
Garrison/HQJørstadmoen Leir
Commanders
Commander-in-ChiefHM Harald V of Norway
Ceremonial chiefGeneralmajor Halvor Johansen
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History

The Cyber Defence was established as its own branch on 18 September 2012,[2] which was originally known as the Norwegian Defence Information Infrastructure (DII).[3]

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