Defence & Arms
Troops in Afghanistan Forced to Fight with Old Equipment
By Sveinung Berg Bentzrød, Aftenposten (No) 23/4/08
Apr 25, 2008 - 10:36:26 AM

The Norwegian defence has not been able to obtain modern night-vision outfitting, as well as materials for warships, needed to supply the troops in Afghanistan.

The Norwegian military authorities call the situation "unfortunate", but deny that the soldiers are in any danger as a result.

The equipment delivery has been delayed because it is hard to obtain on the world market, where demand is high.

Quality-control problems have also held up production of some of the equipment.

"We are in a dialog with the producers to get a new delivery date," said General Major Robert Mood. "But we are an exacting customer, who wants what we have ordered and that which will satisfy our demands for the next generation of night-vision equipment," said Mood.