The Norwegian authorities introduced its draft state funds for 2026 on Wednesday 15 October, which allocates NOK 70 billion (about €6 billion) for army help to Ukraine.

Supply: Norwegian Ministry of Defence, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: The Norwegian authorities recognized safety and emergency preparedness as key priorities within the 2026 funds.

The Ministry of Defence acknowledged that this was mirrored within the defence funds in two most important measures: the additional strengthening of the armed forces consistent with the long-term plan and the continued substantial army help to Ukraine.

The federal government is proposing to extend defence spending by NOK 4.2 billion (€360 million) in 2026 to implement the long-term plan for the defence sector.

It additionally proposes persevering with emergency help for Ukraine from 2025 underneath the Nansen Assist Programme, with a complete funds of NOK 85 billion (€7.2 billion) in 2026, of which NOK 70 billion (€6 billion) can be allotted for army help.

Background:

• On 24 August, it was reported that Norway would allocate round NOK 7 billion (€595 million) for Ukraine's air defence.
• Norway, along with Sweden and Denmark, will even contribute about US$500 million to produce American weapons to Ukraine underneath the brand new Prioritised Ukraine Necessities Checklist (PURL) mechanism.

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