The British daily the Telegraph reported on the 20th (local time) that the Norwegian government sent thousands of letters warning that the military could requisition dwellings and vehicles if war breaks out with Russia.
Norwegian military authorities said such letters were sent as advance warnings to holders of asset that could be subject to requisition in the future.
A total of 13,500 letters were sent this time, and the items subject to requisition included vehicles, ships, machinery, and real estate.
The Norwegian military said, "These measures are intended to ensure that in wartime the military can access the resources needed for national defense."
Anders Jernberg, head of the military's logistics organization, said, "The need to prepare for crises and war has grown dramatically in recent years," and emphasized, "Norway faces the most serious security situation since World War II. Our society must prepare for a security crisis and, in the worst case, war."
Norway, which shares a maritime border with Russia in the Arctic, also faces Russia along about 200 kilometers of land border.