Norway will complete the delivery of its promised F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by 2025, Defense Minister Ture O. Sandvik has confirmed.
Speaking to NRK, on May 15, Sandvik stated that some of the aircraft have already been delivered, with the rest set to arrive by the end of 2025.
"The transfer of Norwegian F-16s is proceeding as planned. However, for operational security reasons and following consultations with Ukraine, we will not disclose the exact number of aircraft delivered," Sandvik explained.
The defense minister also highlighted that in 2024, Norway increased its support for Ukraine’s air defense by 1.3 billion Norwegian kroner, strengthening the country’s capabilities in cooperation with other members of the Air Defense Coalition.
"With this contribution, Norway is enhancing Ukraine’s air defense in cooperation with other members of the Air Defense Coalition," the minister emphasized.
Earlier, The Norwegian company Griff Aviation has developed the GRIFF 60 cargo drone for the Ukrainian military, with delivery coordinated by the Norwegian volunteer organization Fritt Ukraina. The company announced that the donation of the advanced drone to Ukraine is being made on their own initiative.
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