Ukraine and Norway have agreed to step up cooperation in the field of unmanned systems and defense technologies, RBC-Ukraine reports.
The parties have signed a corresponding agreement, which is expected to unlock new opportunities for joint production, according to a statement by Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi.
According to Koretskyi, the Drone Deal opens up new avenues for co-production and the advancement of defense technologies.
"Today, Ukraine and Norway signed a drone deal that strengthens cooperation between our defense sectors and opens up new opportunities for joint production and the development of defense technologies," the prime minister wrote on Telegram.
During the meeting, the parties also discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, the country's preparations for winter, and its financial stability.
Koretskyi also separately thanked Norway for its decision to maintain support for Ukraine in 2027 under the Nansen program at a level of approximately $9 billion.
"Norway is one of Ukraine's key partners. Its contribution to our security and resilience cannot be overstated," the Ukrainian prime minister said.
Earlier, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated in Kyiv that support for Ukraine next year would remain at the current year's level. He described it as record-high.
The signing of the document was also confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the Ukraine-Nordic-Baltic Eight summit in Kyiv.
According to the head of state, Ukraine and Norway have concluded a defense technology cooperation agreement, which the parties are calling a Drone Deal.
Zelenskyy said that today they have a Drone Deal – a strategic document with Norway,
The agreement is expected to serve as the foundation for further cooperation between the two countries in the field of unmanned systems, joint production, and the development of defense technologies.
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