Norway Allocates Seven Billion Kroner for Ukraine’s Air Defense
Norway is providing Ukraine with air defense systems worth around seven billion kroner ($696.12 million), which will be delivered from Germany to strengthen the country's defense against Russian air attacks.
The Gaze reports on it, referring to a press release issued by the Norwegian government
Norway and Germany are joining forces to supply Ukraine with modern air defense systems worth around seven billion kroner, “ensuring that Ukraine receives powerful air defense systems.”
"Germany and Norway are working very closely together to support Ukraine in its fight to defend the country and protect the civilian population against Russian air attacks,” says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
These two countries are financing two Patriot missile systems and facilitating the purchase of radars from Hensoldt and air defense systems from Kongsberg. Defense Minister Tore E. Sandvik noted that air defense is important for protecting military facilities and infrastructure, and that the countries are currently stepping up their joint efforts.
Earlier this summer, Germany and Norway agreed to transfer two Patriot systems to Ukraine, which are already in Germany and to be delivered as soon as possible. The United States has confirmed that it will replace the transferred systems, and Norway will make a financial contribution to their replacement.
The Defense Ministers of both countries emphasized that this will significantly strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities and help protect civilian lives.
To strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities, Germany is also financing the delivery of a modern TRML-4D radar from Hensoldt and a Typhon-2 short-range system from Kongsberg. The radars improve sensor coverage and increase the effectiveness of other air defense systems, while Typhon-2 fills the gap between short- and medium-range systems, creating more comprehensive protection.
“Norway is contributing by donating key components of Typhon-2 from the Norwegian Armed Forces,” the statement follows.
As The Gaze informed earlier, American defense companies are producing Patriot interceptors at record rates, but demand for them is growing so rapidly that even these production volumes cannot fully keep up.