News and press releases

Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion

04/04/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government has proposed a substantial increase in Norway’s military support to Ukraine in 2025, in line with the broad-based political agreement reached in the Storting.

Norway will contribute ten billion Norwegian kroner to equipping and training a Ukrainian brigade

11/04/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway takes a leading role in the training of soldiers for the brigade, which is being built up together with the Nordic and Baltic countries.

Norway and the Netherlands signed a cooperation agreement

11/04/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

- The Netherlands is one of our closest friends and allies, and we look forward to developing the cooperation further in the coming years, says Minister of Defense Tore O. Sandvik.

New air surveillance radars to the Norwegian Armed Forces

17/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) signed a contract with Lockheed Martin on 17 of November 2022 for delivery of eight military air surveillance radars with an option for three additional radars.

Norway strengthens the Armed Forces through purchase of new tanks

03/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

The Norwegian Government has decided to acquire 54 main battle tanks (MBT) of the Leopard 2 type from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, with an option to purchase an additional 18 units. The first MBTs are expected to be delivered in 2026. This

Norway signs F-16-contract with Romania

04/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has signed a contract with Romania for the sale of 32 Norwegian F-16 aircraft.

Norway will send tanks to Ukraine

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government supports the donation of tanks to Ukraine and Norway will contribute to the donation.

Norway with comprehensive tanks-package to Ukraine

14/02/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

-Norway will donate 8 tanks and up to 4 special purpose tanks to Ukraine. We are also earmarking funds to ammunition and spare parts, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway orders six Seahawks for the Armed Forces

15/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

-The Norwegian government has decided to buy six new maritime helicopters. The first delivery will be in place as early as 2025. This will strengthen national control, the Armed Forces' preparedness and presence in the northern regions, says Defense

Norway sends transport plane to Türkiye to help with evacuation and transport

11/02/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

The Norwegian Armed Forces sends a C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to Türkiye to assist in the medical evacuation of injured people and transport of emergency aid, after the devastating earthquake.

Norway providing substantial support for earthquake victims

07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

‘The earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria has caused immense suffering and widespread destruction. A large amount of aid has been delivered and is making a real difference,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norwegian Government plans to meet NATO’s 2 % goal by 2026

02/05/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

Strengthening defence and civil preparedness is one of the Government’s main priorities in the years to come.

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

21/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

Norwegian assistance in the medical evacuation of patients from Ukraine to hospitals in Europe is in high demand in the EU and Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is extending its agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) on the transport of patients

Norway is assessing how to contribute to training and education of Ukrainian personnel on fighter aircraft

25/05/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- Norway will consider how to contribute to the education and training of Ukrainian personnel on the F-16 fighter plane, says Norwegian minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway to donate air defence missiles to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, in particular air defence missiles and ammunition. Norway is providing the support

Norway plans to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway is supporting Ukraine in its efforts to build a modern air defence system. This is both important and necessary. We have already decided to train Ukrainian fighter jet pilots and announced in the summer that we would provide two Norwegian F-

A historic day for Finland and NATO

04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

‘We welcome Finland as a member of NATO. This is a historic day for Nordic and European security. Finnish membership will strengthen not only Finland’s security, but also Nordic security and NATO as a whole,’ said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

Norway will continue to contribute Norwegian forces in Lithuania

10/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Government has now decided to extend the participation of Norwegian forces in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Lithuania until the end of 2024. Norway has participated in the eFP since it was first deployed in 2017, and is

Joint Nordic declaration of support for Ukraine

12/07/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today the G7 countries announced agreement on a joint declaration of support for security assurances for Ukraine. The Nordic countries stand together in declaring their support for the initiative, and Norway joins the declaration.

Norway’s support to Ukraine is of vital importance

02/02/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine is helping Ukraine both to defend its people and territory against Russia’s attacks and to maintain critical public functions.