Ukraine’s air defense just got turbo boost from Norway

With new missiles deployed, Kyiv now has sharper tools to intercept threats aimed at its power infrastructure.
The NASAMS air defense system.
The NASAMS air defense system. Photo: Andoya Space, via Militarnyi
Ukraine’s air defense just got turbo boost from Norway

Norway recently supplied Ukraine with a significant number of missiles for the NASAMS air defense systems, according to the Norwegian government. They were delivered due to cooperation with the US and other countries, the Norwegian government says. 

Norway provided Ukraine with $7 billion in security support in 2026 and made the largest contribution to strengthening air defense through the PURL project among all partner countries in 2025.

"NOK 85 billion has been set aside for civil and military support to Ukraine in 2026," said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre," said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

NASAMS systems are already being used by Ukraine 

NASAMS air defense systems have been provided to Ukraine by several countries, including the US, Canada, Lithuania, and Norway.

Also, Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik held his first online meeting with his new Ukrainian counterpart, Mykhailo Fedorov, on 22 January. 

They discussed further cooperation under PURL and the development of NASAMS air defense system capabilities in 2026.

Joint large-scale project with DELTA data exchange

Fedorov proposed that Norway join a large-scale project supporting Ukrainian units on the front line with various types of drones and emphasized that Ukraine will be able to provide access to DELTA data and help Norway strengthen its own defenses by drawing on lessons from modern warfare.

He also expressed gratitude for the transfer of critical missiles to air defense systems from Norway’s stockpiles last week to protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure from cruise missile attacks.

Frequently asked questions

How is Norway supporting Ukraine’s air defense in 2026?

Norway has supplied a significant number of critical missiles for the NASAMS air defense systems to protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure from cruise missile attacks. Additionally, the Norwegian government has allocated NOK 85 billion (approximately $7 billion) for civil and military support to Ukraine throughout 2026.

What role does Norway play in the PURL initiative?

Norway has supplied a significant number of critical missiles for the NASAMS air defense systems to protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure from cruise missile attacks. Additionally, the Norwegian government has allocated NOK 85 billion (approximately $7 billion) for civil and military support to Ukraine throughout 2026.

What new defense cooperation has been proposed between Ukraine and Norway?

Ukrainian Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has proposed that Norway join a large-scale project to support frontline units with various types of drones. In exchange, Ukraine offers access to its DELTA data exchange system, allowing Norway to strengthen its own national defenses by drawing on lessons learned from modern technological warfare.

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