Norway, Ukraine to strengthen defense cooperation

Alsharq Tribune-Ahmed Essam 

Norway and Ukraine agreed on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation in defense and security, including closer collaboration in defense industries to develop new technologies, expand production, and enable Ukrainian drones to be manufactured in Norway.

The agreement was reached during talks in Oslo between Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a statement from the Norwegian government.

Under a joint declaration, Norway committed to supporting drone production in Ukraine, while Ukraine agreed to share operational experience, data, and technological insights with Norway.

Store said Norway would assess how Ukrainian technology and its drone industry could help strengthen Norway's long-term defense capabilities, adding that the establishment of Ukrainian drone production in Norway was essential.

He also noted that the two sides plan to expand cooperation in the production of anti-aircraft systems and ammunition.