Norway and France unite efforts to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities
Kyiv • UNN
Norway and France have signed an agreement to provide Ukraine with key surveillance and air-to-ground weapon capabilities. These projects "reflect Ukraine's most urgent priorities and will have a rapid effect."
Norway and France have signed an agreement to provide Ukraine with key capabilities in surveillance, situational awareness, and air-to-ground weapons. This was reported by Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik, according to UNN.
Details
According to him, in the first phase, the country will provide Kyiv with 4.2 billion Norwegian kroner (about 440 million US dollars - ed.), while France will guarantee a loan of about 3 billion Norwegian kroner (about 315 million US dollars - ed.).
These projects reflect Ukraine's most urgent priorities and will have a rapid effect
It is indicated that the support includes the acquisition of flexible gliding bombs from the French defense industry – weapons that "Ukraine is already using and has requested."
Recall
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that 99% of all military aid to Ukraine came from NATO.