“Together with Germany, we are now 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.
Earlier this summer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Prime Minister Støre agreed that Germany and Norway would cooperate on donating two complete Patriot systems already in German possession to Ukraine. The systems, currently located in Germany, will be delivered as soon as possible, with the United States confirming it will replace them and Norway contributing financially to their replacement.
“Air defense is also crucial for protecting military units and infrastructure. Now, together with Germany, we are further stepping up our efforts,” says Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik. He added: “This is a major investment in effective air defense. The support will give Ukraine vital tools to protect Ukrainian lives and contribute to a stronger defense.”
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius highlighted the bilateral cooperation. “Building on our excellent cooperation with Norway, we are very grateful that we are collaborating on this assistance measure and will thus significantly strengthen Ukraine’s air defense capabilities together,” he says.
The Patriot system is capable of countering several threats, especially tactical ballistic missiles which cannot be stopped by ordinary air defence. With long-range radar and high-speed missiles, it is designed to intercept ballistic threats and provide extensive protection.
Germany is also financing a large contract with Hensoldt for the modern TRML-4D radar, which enhances sensor coverage and strengthens other air defence systems. In addition, it is funding the short-range Typhon-2 system from Kongsberg, developed from Typhon-1, of which Norway donated ten last year. Norway is contributing by donating key components of Typhon-2 from its Armed Forces.
Source: Norwegian Ministry of Defence.
