Norway to strengthen drone surveillance on Russian border Norway will deploy additional aerial surveillance assets in Kirkenes, Finnmark region, near the Russian border to detect unmanned aerial vehicles. The Ministry of Defense announced that NASMS anti-aircraft system sensors will be installed in the area, and the garrison will be increased by over 30 people by the end of the year. In Oslo they emphasized that this is a preventive measure. Defense Minister Tor Sandvik stated that Norway is incorporating lessons from other European countries regarding drone interference and Ukraine's experience, which emphasizes the importance of early warning and airspace control.