Norway to finish F-16 deliveries to Ukraine by finish of 2025, minister says

Norway will full its deliberate deliveries of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the top of 2025, Protection Minister Tore O. Sandvik advised NRK in an interview revealed on Might 15.

Norway confirmed in July 2024 that it could donate a number of of the U.S.-made plane as a part of Western efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses.

Some jets have already been transferred, Sandvik mentioned, however declined to specify the precise quantity delivered to this point, citing operational safety issues and ongoing consultations with Ukrainian officers.

"The donation of Norwegian F-16s is continuing in response to plan," Sandvik mentioned.

Final 12 months, Norway additionally boosted its assist to the Ukrainian Air Pressure with an extra 1.3 billion kroner (round $120 million), geared toward enhancing Ukraine’s means to defend in opposition to Russian missile and drone assaults.

"With this contribution, Norway helps to strengthen Ukraine's air protection, in cooperation with different members of the Air Pressure Coalition," Sandvik mentioned.

Norway is a part of the worldwide F-16 coalition, alongside 10 different nations, that has been coaching Ukrainian pilots and coordinating the supply of Western fighter jets to Ukraine.

In April, Norway and the U.Okay. additionally agreed to offer a 450 million pound ($585 million) navy assist package deal to Ukraine, which included funding for the restore and upkeep of beforehand provided automobiles and gear, and financing for radar methods, anti-tank mines, and lots of of hundreds of drones.

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