Ukraine and Norway are launching a new defense partnership. On 14 April, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo, where, together with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, he signed a Joint Declaration on enhanced defense and security cooperation, according to the Ukrainian Presidential Office.
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.
The document lays the foundation for a long-term partnership, including preparations for a so-called Drone Deal, a new model of cooperation in unmanned technologies.
Alliance shaping new security architecture
The declaration outlines key areas of cooperation: air defense, unmanned systems, electronic warfare, maritime security, and logistics.
This goes beyond military aid. It includes the creation of joint production and technology projects between Ukraine and Norway.
Drone Deal: from war of armies to war of industries
Special attention is given to the development of Ukraine’s drone industry, which has already become a critical factor in battlefield deterrence.
The agreement envisions technology exchange, production scaling, and integration into shared defense ecosystems, signaling a shift toward industrial-scale warfare capabilities.
Next-generation air defense
The leaders also agreed to develop integrated, multi-layered air and missile defense systems.
The plans include involving international partners to increase missile production and strengthen airspace protection.
In 2026, Norway supplied Ukraine with a significant number of missiles for its NASAMS air defense systems. They were delivered due to cooperation with the US and other countries.
At the same time, Norway said it planned to explore integrating Ukrainian-made interceptors or effectors into the NASAMS air defense system.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov proposed that Norway join a large-scale project to support Ukrainian units on the front line with various types of drones.
He emphasized that Ukraine would be able to provide access to DELTA data and help Norway strengthen its own defenses by drawing on lessons from modern warfare.
