The Norwegian Cyber Defence Force ( no, Cyberforsvaret) is a

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of the

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responsible for military communications and defensive cyberwarfare in

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. The force employs 1,500 people located at more than 60 locations. The main base is at Jørstadmoen in Lillehammer, with a secondary base at

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outside

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. The Cyber Defence was established as its own branch on 18 September 2012.

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