Ministry of Defence

Strengthens the Armed Forces and prioritizes daily preparedness and operations

The government's proposal for the defence budget for 2023 prioritizes the nation's security and preparedness, and shows solidarity in a troubled time. – The budget helps to keep our own population safe, both for today's threats and those that may come. Securing our freedom is one of the most important tasks for any government, says Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (The Centre Party).

Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

This is an overview of Norway’s support to Ukraine and other countries affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

• Norway is assessing how to contribute to training and education of Ukrainian personnel on fighter aircraft
• Provides Ukraine with NASAMS air defence system
• Norway with comprehensive tanks-package to Ukraine
• Offers advanced training for Ukrainian soldiers in Norway
• Increasing the capacity for explosive ordnance disposal in Ukraine
• Norway donates additional artillery ammunition to Ukraine
• Norway to contribute approximately NOK 1,5 billion to British-led Ukraine fund
• Estonia, the Netherlands, and Norway have agreed to donate a deployable field hospital to Ukraine
• Norway to contribute to NATO-led fund for Ukraine
• Norwegian-developed drone to Ukraine
• Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

Joint statements

Recent joint statements where the Norwegian Ministry of Defence participates.

• Dec. 22: EI2-meeting in Oslo
• Dec. 22: Estonia, the Netherlands, and Norway on donating a deployable field hospital
• Nov. 22: Northern Group
• Nov. 22: Nordefco
• Sept. 22: Nordic Ministers of Defence
• June 22: JEF Defence Ministers
• June 22: Nordic Defence Ministers on strengthening Nordic defence cooperation