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NATO allies say they detected Russian sub exercise targeting Svalbard undersea cables

A Reuters report says a joint US, UK, and Norwegian naval operation this spring detected Russian submarines rehearsing the use of an undisclosed device meant to disable undersea cables without leaving traceable damage. The exercise reportedly took place near Norway's Svalbard archipelago, where two 1,400km cables running nearly 3km deep link the islands to the mainland. No cables were actually harmed, and officials describe the Russian activity as a simulation for use in a potential future conflict with NATO.

Norway's Jammertest exercise spoofed helicopter and plane GPS for 40 minutes over Andøya

During Norway's annual Jammertest exercise in 2024, engineers fed false satellite-navigation signals to a rescue helicopter and a small plane flying over Andøya, causing tracking screens to show erratic loops and jagged paths that didn't match the aircraft's real routes. The test, which examines how equipment reacts to jammed or spoofed GNSS signals, is scheduled again for mid-September this year amid rising real-world interference linked to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket becomes first to reach orbit from Western Europe

German company Isar Aerospace launched its Spectrum rocket from Andøya Space Center in Norway on Sept. 5, and about seven minutes later the vehicle reached an elliptical orbit. It was the rocket's second attempt, after a March 2025 debut flight failed less than a minute after liftoff due to a valve issue and loss of attitude control.

Green Chef's 2026 Meal Kits Impress With Traceable Proteins and Layered Flavors

WIRED's 2026 review of Green Chef highlights dishes like lemon-oregano shrimp with schug and feta, and a spiced steelhead with gremolata and couscous, praising their complex, layered flavors despite quick prep times. The reviewer notes strong protein sourcing, including U.S.-fished shrimp, wild-caught salmon, and Norwegian steelhead, all clearly labeled by origin.

Norway's Digdir hit by third DDoS attack in months, disrupting ID-porten and eSignering

A large DDoS attack that began early Monday knocked out parts of Norway's shared government digital infrastructure, run by Digdir and operator Vivicta. Services like ID-porten and eSignering were briefly unreachable and remain partially degraded, with users facing connection failures and slow logins. Digdir says no breach or data compromise occurred, and this marks the third such attack on the agency since June.