Defense Technology International - Norway's futuristic, high-speed, next-generation surface-effect-ship naval craft are no longer being called "MTBs" or "FPBs" but now are officially designated to be "corvettes."

Defense Technology International - The Norwegian Chief of Defense is to present his proposal for the country's next multi-year defense plan on Monday Nov. 5 -- and the Skjold-class program to acquire six super-fast (60-kt.) littoral combat craft is expected to be one of the main casualties.

Xinhua - The Norwegian Government is now ready to send four missile/torpedo boats with a crew of 100 to join in UN operations in Lebanese waters.

Norway Post - The US elite force Navy Seals has shown considerable interest in the Norwegian high speed patrol boats of the "Skjold" class, built with stealth technology. This makes the vessels difficult to detect by radar.

BBC - A Russian trawler which fled with two Norwegian fisheries officials on board after they inspected its catch is nearing Russian territorial waters.