Norway to provide Ukraine with NASAMS ground-based air defence system

In cooperation with the United States, Norway will provide Ukraine with two NASAMS firing units.

This is said in a statement published on the website of the Norwegian government, Ukrinform reprots.

“Ukraine has a critical need to defend itself against missile attacks, and Norway will assist, says Norway’s minister of defence,” said Norway’s Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram.

In cooperation with the United States, Norway will provide Ukraine with two NASAMS firing units. They will come in addition to the two firing units provided by the United States last autumn.

“NASAMS have proved to be an effective air defence system. Adding two more firing units will significantly improve Ukraine’s ability to protect its cities and critical infrastructure from Russian missile attacks,” the report says.

Norway will also train Ukrainian personnel in the maintenance and operation of the system.

As reported by Ukrinform, in response to Russia's war of aggression, Norway will provide Ukraine with assistance worth EUR 7.5 billion over the next five years, which will include military, economic and humanitarian aid.