The Standing Committee on Justice recommends that the military take over operation of the rescue helicopter base in Tromsø and that the state purchase two new rescue helicopters. A majority of the committee (Labour Party, Conservative Party, Centre Party, Green Party, and Christian Democratic Party) argues that military operation will reduce costs and improve emergency preparedness, while the Progress Party contends that four helicopters should be bought instead of two.
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Budget allocation for 2026: increase funding for Chapter 454 (Rescue Helicopter Service), Item 45 (Major Equipment Procurement and Maintenance) by 688 million kroner, from 768.977 million to 1.456.977 billion kroner.
The Storting grants the Ministry of Justice and Public Security authority in 2026 to commit the state to obligations beyond the budget year under Chapter 454 (Rescue Helicopter Service), Item 45 (Major Equipment Procurement and Maintenance), to procure two new rescue helicopters and enable the military to take over operation of the rescue helicopter base in Tromsø. Total commitments and payments shall not exceed 4.177 billion kroner (2026 prices). The Ministry is authorized to adjust the cost ceiling for inflation and currency fluctuations in subsequent years.
Progress Party proposal: The Storting grants the Ministry of Justice and Public Security authority in 2026 to commit the state to obligations beyond the budget year under Chapter 454 (Rescue Helicopter Service), Item 45 (Major Equipment Procurement and Maintenance), to procure four new rescue helicopters and enable the military to take over operation of the rescue helicopter base in Tromsø. Total commitments and payments shall not exceed 8.354 billion kroner (2026 prices). The Ministry is authorized to adjust the cost ceiling for inflation and currency fluctuations in subsequent years.