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Norway is allocating approximately $700 million for air defense systems for Ukraine

Norway is allocating approximately $700 million for air defense systems for Ukraine
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Norway is allocating approximately 7 billion Norwegian kroner (about $696.12 million) to fund air defense systems for Ukraine.

According to a government press release on Sunday, August 24, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said,

"Together with Germany, we are now ensuring that Ukraine receives powerful air defense systems. Germany and Norway are working very closely together to support Ukraine in its fight to defend the country and protect the civilian population against Russian air attacks."

Norway and Germany are financing two Patriot systems, including their missiles. Additionally, Norway is contributing to the purchase of air defense radars from German manufacturer Hensoldt and air defense systems from Kongsberg.

Minister of Defense Ture Eriksen Sandvik added, "Air defense is also crucial for protecting military units and infrastructure. Now, together with Germany, we are further stepping up our efforts."

Earlier this summer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Støre agreed to provide Ukraine with two Patriot systems currently in Germany, which will be delivered as soon as possible. The United States has confirmed it will replace the systems, and Norway has pledged to contribute financially to their replacement.

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