Norway has pledged to provide NOK 2 billion toward a new military support package for Ukraine, joining other European countries in funding high-priority defence equipment as part of the NATO-coordinated effort. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre emphasized that continued military and civilian support is essential for Ukraine to defend itself against Russia, and that collective European contributions are crucial in meeting the country’s urgent defence needs.
Ahead of the NATO defence ministers’ meeting on 15 October, the Ukraine Defence Contact Group will coordinate the contributions of several European countries under the US-NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. Norway has previously contributed NOK 1.5 billion to a support package under the same initiative. The PURL mechanism enables NATO allies to fund US-supplied military equipment, including drones, artillery, and advanced air defence systems, with shipments coordinated to ensure rapid delivery to Ukraine.
Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik noted that Norway has now funded two PURL support packages and aims to encourage participation from as many Allied countries as possible. The initiative strengthens Ukraine’s ability to defend its front line and protect critical infrastructure, while also contributing to Norwegian and European security. Specific details of the equipment in each package are not publicly disclosed for security reasons.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Norway has committed over NOK 100 billion in military support to Ukraine through formal agreements and partnerships. Flexibility in support has been a key principle under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine, allowing Norway to adapt aid according to evolving needs. In spring 2025, the Norwegian parliament approved an extraordinary increase of NOK 50 billion, bringing total military support for 2025 to NOK 72.5 billion.
