Norway allocates over $90 million for ammunition production, some for Ukraine

As stated by the government, a total of 2 billion Norwegian kroner, which is over 190 million dollars, will be allocated for defense. Half of the amount will go to the Norwegian ammunition manufacturer Nammo. The rest will be directed towards the development planned after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

"Enhancing the capabilities of the defense industry is important for both Ukraine and our own security. One billion kroner will go to Nammo to increase the production of artillery ammunition," stated the Norwegian government.

According to the Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram, increasing weapons production is beneficial not only to Ukraine but also directly to Norway.

"We are contributing to a significant increase in Nammo's production capacity to meet the needs of Norway, allies, and Ukraine," he said.

Ammunition for Ukraine

Western countries have faced difficulties trying to achieve their own goals regarding the supply of ammunition to Ukraine.

The EU promised to send a million artillery shells by March 2024. However, only "480,000 have been delivered or are in transit," recently stated the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, the United States has provided Ukraine with over two million 155mm artillery shells. However, their own supplies have also run out, so last summer, they decided to send cassette ammunition to Ukraine.

Norwegian assistance to Ukraine

Recently, the Norwegian government decided to allow direct sales of weapons and defense products from the Norwegian defense industry to the defense forces of Ukraine. This policy change came into effect on January 1, 2024.

In October, Norway announced financial assistance for demining in Ukraine, totaling $18.5 million.

Later, Norway provided 84 million euros to Norwegian organizations assisting Ukrainians.