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The Norwegian government will allocate NOK 1.3 billion (over $85.9 million) to purchase the necessary equipment and weapons for F-16 fighter jets. The aircraft will be delivered to Ukraine before the end of the year.
Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram said this on Wednesday in Odesa at a joint briefing with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“The first transfer of F-16s from Norway to Ukraine will be carried out this year,” the Norwegian minister said.
He also noted that Ukraine will need components and weapon systems to support the aircraft. He stated that Norway will provide assistance in procuring related components and will allocate NOK 1.3 billion for this.
At the meeting, the ministers discussed strengthening air defense capabilities, providing Ukraine with missile systems, and investments in the Ukrainian defense industry.
