Vice Chairman Spokesperson Major Joshua Pena provided the following readout:
PENTAGON — Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Christopher J. Mahoney met with the Chief of Defence Staff of the Norwegian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Ingrid Margrethe Gjerde at the Pentagon 11 December 2025.
During their engagement, the leaders discussed regional security developments in the Euro-Atlantic area, with emphasis on the Arctic region. They reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing robust military cooperation, strengthening interoperability, and supporting defense procurement initiatives. Discussions also included opportunities to bolster collaboration in the High North, enhance maritime domain awareness, and promote energy security. The United States and Norway share a steadfast defense partnership grounded in deep historical ties, shared democratic values, and a commitment to regional and global security.
This enduring military cooperation enhances deterrence, promotes stability in the Arctic, and counters malign activities across Northern Europe. The Joint Force remains committed to deepening cooperation with the Norwegian Armed Forces in support of shared security and strategic objectives.