Security and Defence Clause Samples

Security and Defence. 1. This Agreement shall be without prejudice to the Parties respective national interests regarding security and defence matters. 2. This Agreement shall not prevent the application of measures by a Party to the extent to which these are needed to safeguard essential security or defence policy interests. 3. Whenever the implementation of this Agreement will be detrimental to their safe and efficient performance each Party shall be entitled to safeguard security and defence operations, training and any other activities of its Operational Air Traffic in accordance with its internal law.

Security and Defence. Norway and France note that current threats to European security are serious and complex, ranging from military aggression and territorial expansionism to cyber-attacks, hybrid warfare and foreign interference. The Signatories are convinced that defending Ukraine against Russian aggression is fundamental to the security of Europe as a whole. They will intensify joint efforts to help Ukraine ensure a comprehensive, just and lasting peace, preserving its territorial integrity. They will continue to support the Ukrainian people's right to determine their own destiny. As founding members of NATO, Norway and France are committed to the provisions on collective security enshrined in the North Atlantic Treaty. The Signatories declare that the transatlantic relationship remains central to Euro-Atlantic security and that it will be nurtured by the development of the European pillar of NATO. They underline the importance of promoting a mutually reinforcing partnership between NATO and the EU. Recalling the Letter of Intent signed by the Norwegian and French Ministers of Defence on Bilateral Defence Cooperation (2025), the Signatories are determined to forge a closer military and defence relationship within the Alliance, by reinforcing their interoperability and developing a common strategic culture. Given the deep convergence of Norwegian and French strategic interests, the Signatories will enhance operational cooperation in the maritime domain and strengthen interoperability in the land and air domains. To maintain stability and enhance deterrence and collective defence in Northern Europe and beyond, they stress the importance of Norwegian and French armed forces planning and conducting operations in the High North together. Norway and France agree that Europe must strengthen its capacity to act autonomously when and where necessary, and with partners wherever possible. To enhance Europe’s ability to defend itself the Signatories will strengthen the European Defence and Technology Industrial Base. They will encourage joint projects between French and Norwegian defence industries to enhance European defence capabilities, including through EU programmes and initiatives. Recalling that Norway is the EU’s most closely associated partner, the Signatories welcome the signing of the Security and Defence Partnership between the EU and Norway (2024). Building on this partnership as well as Norway’s integration in the European Defence Market and participation in EU programme...