During the 26th "Ramstein" meeting, it was revealed that Norway will provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems worth 1.2 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately 107 million USD).

This information was confirmed by the Norwegian Ministry of Defense.

Norwegian Assistance to Ukraine - Details

"We are providing new air defense systems valued at 1.2 billion Norwegian kroner through the JUMPSTART program to protect the population and infrastructure of Ukraine," the statement says.

At the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik emphasized that air defense is the top military priority for Ukraine and is crucial for protecting both military and civilian infrastructure.

This funding is part of a total of 22.5 billion Norwegian kroner (around $2 billion) allocated for military support to Ukraine in 2025 under the Nansen Support Program.

In 2024, Norway allocated over six billion Norwegian kroner for air defense (more than $532 million).

Additionally, Norway will join the "drone coalition" operating within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, contributing 50 million dollars for this initiative.

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The UK has chaired the "Ramstein" meeting for the first time.

The 26th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group took place on February 12 at NATO headquarters in Brussels.

We have previously reported on the key decisions made during the 26th "Ramstein" for Ukraine.

Before the NATO defense ministers' gathering, the group discussed priorities for Ukraine and support for its fight against Russia's full-scale invasion.

Umierov had previously summarized the results of the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group ("Ramstein").