Welcome to NORDCAPS/NORDEFCO
A new MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) was signed by the Nordic defence ministers on the 4 of November 2009 establishing the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO). This MoU came into effect on the 4 of December 2009. The new MoU is the platform for a restructuring of the Nordic Defence Cooperation, the cooperation is no longer divided into three separate pillars and consequently NORDSUP, NORDAC and NORDCAPS is terminated and the practical work is reorganized under the new comprehensive structure.
The work conducted withinNORDCAPS in the NORDCAPS PLE as well as within the different Working Groups and Projects under the NORDCAPS framework have been passed on to NORDEFCO. The practical work continues without interruption.
Operational Engagements
NORDCAPS engaged in Peace Support Operations (PSO) on a case-by-case basis. Each question concerning a potential operational engagement was subject to separate decisions. NORDCAPS was a Nordic arrangement with no permanent command structures or standing forces. As part of the Nordic cooperation under EU Sweden is Framework Nation for the Nordic Battle Group 2011 (NBG11)
Training and Courses
NORDCAPS cooperation also included conduct of courses, education, competence development, training and exercises for Nordic personnel. The NORDCAPS courses are also open to non-Nordic students. Conducting courses includes exchange of Nordic students and instructors in accordance with an agreed course catalogue.
Regional Capacity Building
NORDCAPS export of courses, education, competence development, training and exercises – in areas such as Security Sector Reform (SSR), regional capacity development (building) and other areas of military support. Examples of Nordic activities within these areas are support to the Western Balkans and the recent African Capacity Building (ACB).