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NATO agrees to provide extensive support to Ukraine

Press release | 12/07/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The NATO countries have agreed to increase military support to Ukraine significantly. Measures approved by the Allies at the Washington Summit include EUR 40 billion in support within the next year, a greater coordinating role for NATO in training and weapons support, and the appointment of a NATO Senior Representative to head the NATO Representation to Ukraine.

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Norwegian Government to provide NOK 1 billion for air defence in Ukraine

Press release | 11/07/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for air defence systems in Ukraine. ‘The Ukrainians need more air defence to protect the population against Russian bombs and missiles,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

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Target to double climate finance exceeded for second year in a row

Press release | 10/07/2024 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway’s climate finance amounted to NOK 16.5 billion in 2023. This is NOK 2.5 billion more than the target pledged in 2021 to double our climate finance.

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Norway will donate F-16s to Ukraine this year

Press release | 10/07/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against air attacks is crucial in its battle against Russia. Norway has now decided to donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. We plan to start delivering the aircraft in the course of 2024,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Norway has joined a number of other countries in providing Ukraine with access to F-16 fighter aircraft, which are crucial to enabling the country to defend itself against the attacks by Russian forces.

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Nordic cooperation strengthens NATO: Nordic declaration on cross-border airspace cooperation signed

News story | 10/07/2024 | Ministry of Defence

‘The membership of all the Nordic countries in NATO opens the door to even closer cooperation. There is a need for more airspace to conduct Allied training and exercises. The Nordic countries have a lot to offer in this context. We have large airspace, a considerable fifth generation capability with our fleet of F-35s, and we have the infrastructure needed. It is against this backdrop that Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland have signed a declaration to further develop Nordic cooperation to make Nordic airspace available to NATO activities,’ said Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.

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Agreement will significantly expand production of Norwegian artillery ammunition

Press release | 09/07/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

At the request of the Government, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has entered into an agreement with the aerospace and defence company Nammo that paves the way for a significant increase in the production of artillery ammunition and missiles. The agreement provides funding of more than NOK 1 billion, and Nammo has committed to maintaining the new production capacity for at least 15 years.

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A stronger NATO gathers at Washington Summit

Press release | 09/07/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The heads of state and government of NATO member states are convening at the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington to set the Alliance’s security policy course moving forward, and to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding.

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Norway to donate spare parts for Sea King helicopters to Ukraine

News story | 09/07/2024 | Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘As co-chair of the Maritime Capability Coalition, Norway considers it important to ensure that Ukraine is able to build its Coast Guard and increase its maritime capabilities as rapidly as possible. Norway will donate spare parts for Sea King helicopters in order to help support the operation and maintenance of the helicopters that have been donated to Ukraine by Germany,’ said Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.

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