Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre emphasised the importance of supporting Ukraine in its ongoing struggle for sovereignty and security. He stated that Ukraine is not only fighting for its own freedom but also for the stability of Europe and a world order based on international law and democratic values.
Norway’s commitment includes not only direct military donations but also investment in Ukraine’s defence industry. Strengthening Ukraine’s domestic production capacity is considered essential to sustaining its ability to defend itself against continued aggression.
To facilitate this, Norwegian authorities will collaborate with Norwegian companies to foster partnerships with Ukrainian defence firms. The initiative aims to share technology and expertise, benefiting both Ukraine’s military capabilities and Norway’s defence sector.
Recently, a Norwegian business delegation visited Ukraine to explore opportunities for cooperation. In addition, Norway has already contributed NOK 500 million (approximately €42.7 million) to a Danish-Ukrainian initiative for acquiring military equipment from Ukrainian manufacturers.
Norway is also increasing its focus on drone procurement and development as part of its broader military aid to Ukraine. Earlier in February, the country joined the Drone Capability Coalition for Ukraine, a multinational effort led by Latvia and the UK.
The Norwegian government previously allocated NOK 700 million (around €59.6 million) to a separate initiative to procure drones for Ukraine. The newly announced NOK 600 million in drone funding will further enhance Ukraine’s ability to protect critical infrastructure and support frontline operations.
Norway’s overall commitment to Ukraine is part of the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine, which pledges a minimum of NOK 155 billion (approximately €13.2 billion) in aid from 2023 to 2030. Of the NOK 35 billion (around €2.98 billion) allocated for 2025, NOK 22.5 billion (approximately €1.91 billion) will be dedicated to military assistance, while NOK 12.5 billion (around €1.06 billion) will go towards civilian support.
This financial support builds on Norway’s previous contributions, including NOK 12 billion (approximately €1.02 billion) provided in the early phase of the war from 2022 to 2023. With ongoing political consensus in the Storting, Norway remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine’s defence and reconstruction efforts.
Source: Norwegian Ministry of Defence.
