On March 20, in the Norwegian city of Raufoss, a local company and one of the leading enterprises of Ukraine's defense industry signed a joint statement on strategic cooperation aimed at expanding existing collaboration.
The signing took place in the presence of Alexander Kamyshyn, Adviser to the President of Ukraine on Strategic Issues, Herman Smetanin, Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine, and Andreas Flemming, State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Norway.
The partnership is based on successful cooperation in the transfer of technology for producing 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine, supported bilaterally by the governments of Norway and Ukraine. This collaboration will help meet Ukraine's needs for sovereign and national ammunition production.
According to the Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine, last year, serial production of 155mm ammunition began in Ukraine.
"Today, this is the main artillery caliber for the Ukrainian military and NATO member countries. The domestic defense industry needs to increase its production," emphasized the Minister.
Herman Smetanin thanked the partners involved in strengthening Ukraine's defense industry, stressing that Ukraine's defense capability is the foundation of security in Europe.
"NAMMO is one of the largest ammunition manufacturers in Europe. I am grateful to the company's leadership for their willingness to cooperate with Ukrainian producers. Special thanks to the State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Norway, Andreas Flemming, for his presence and support for this cooperation at the state level," concluded the Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine.
