Norway will transfer NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine
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Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:10:00 +0200
Ukraine will receive NASAMS air defense systems from NorwayDirector of the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Defense Gennadiy Kovalenko shared the details of the visit of the Minister of Defense of Norway Bjorn Arild Gram to Odesa.During the visit, the Ukrainian military showed him a rehabilitation center for servicemen, border fortifications and told him about the current security situation.Norways defense minister also announced a new aid package of 500 million euros, which includes F16 and NASAMS systems.He also noted that Norway is ready to invest in the Ukrainian defense industry.Norway provides Ukraine with funds for F16 weaponsNorwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram stated this on October 30 in Odesa at a joint briefing with the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umyerov.The first transfer of F16 by Norway to Ukraine will be carried out this year.He noted that in addition to the planes themselves, Ukraine will also need components for their provision.
We will help finance the purchase of weapons systems for the F16, as well as various components to support them.
NOK 1.3 billion will be spent on this.
Also during the meeting, the ministers discussed the strengthening of air defense systems, the provision of missile systems to Ukraine, and investments in the Ukrainian defense and industrial complex.
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