Ukraine And Norway Have Officially Signed A Drone Deal
- 24.08.2026, 8:27
Zelenskyy called the agreement strategic.
Ukraine and Norway have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of unmanned systems and defense technologies. The parties signed a corresponding agreement, which is expected to open up new opportunities for joint production.
This was reported by Charter97.org, citing a statement by Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi.
According to Serhiy Koretskyi, the Drone Deal opens up new opportunities for joint production and the development of defense technologies.
“Today, Ukraine and Norway signed a drone agreement that strengthens cooperation between our defense sectors and opens up new opportunities for joint production and the development of defense technologies,” the prime minister wrote on Telegram.
What Else Did Ukraine and Norway Discuss?
During the meeting, the parties also discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, the country’s preparations for winter, and the issue of its financial stability.
Separately, Koretsky thanked Norway for its decision to maintain support for Ukraine under the Nansen Program at approximately $9 billion in 2027.
“Norway is one of Ukraine’s key partners. Its contribution to our security and stability cannot be overstated,” noted the Ukrainian prime minister.
Earlier, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gar Støre stated in Kyiv that support for Ukraine for the coming year would remain at this year’s level. He called it a record high.
Zelenskyy called the agreement strategic
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also confirmed the signing of the document during the Ukraine–Nordic-Baltic Eight summit in Kyiv.
According to the head of state, Ukraine and Norway have concluded an Agreement on Defense and Technological Cooperation, which the parties refer to as the “Drone Deal.”
“Today we have the Drone Deal—a strategic document with Norway,” Zelenskyy said.
The agreement is intended to serve as the foundation for further cooperation between the two countries in the field of unmanned systems, as well as the joint production and development of defense technologies.
What is known about the Drone Deal’s successes
More than 20 countries already want to join Ukraine’s Drone Deal. Ukraine will not simply sell drones, but will share combat experience and establish joint production facilities abroad, said National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov.
For example, the Netherlands and Denmark became the eighth and ninth countries to join the international Drone Deal agreement, while Norway became the tenth. This will allow the countries to jointly manufacture drones and develop new technologies.