Ukraine to Receive Record €2 Billion Defense Aid From Norway in 2025, Says Defence Minister Umerov

In 2025, Norway is set to deliver its largest military aid package in history, with over €2 billion allocated to support Ukraine, according to Ukraine's Minister of Defense, Rustem Umerov.

Umerov emphasized the significance of this agreement for advancing bilateral cooperation.

"Norway's decision to allocate more than €2 billion in military assistance to Ukraine in 2025 marks an unprecedented step in our partnership, taking our cooperation to a new level," Umerov stated.

The talks between Umerov and Norway's Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram focused on enhancing Ukraine’s defense capabilities through joint ammunition production and military technology initiatives.

"Norway will continue investing in Ukraine’s defense industry and joint projects, particularly in ammunition production," Umerov noted.

Umerov also highlighted the introduction of a "Norwegian model" of collaboration, which is expected to complement the already effective "Danish model" and further strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Earlier, the Norwegian government has allocated 700 million Norwegian kroner (around €60 million) for procuring drones to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities. Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram announced the decision during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base.