Ukraine has signed a military cooperation agreement with Norway, a move announced by Ukraine’s defense minister Rustem Umerov through official channels. The gesture marks a new phase in Kyiv’s defense partnership with Oslo and aligns with Ukraine’s broader effort to deepen security ties with Western allies. It underscores the practical steps being taken to strengthen collaboration in defense planning and strategic coordination between the two nations.
According to Umerov, the agreement was concluded between the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and the Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency, known as the NDMA. The document envisions enhanced opportunities for information sharing on the arms market and joint research and development of advanced military technologies. The arrangement is designed to streamline exchanges on procurement, licensing considerations, and collaborative innovation, while aligning with international standards for transparency and interoperability.
To put the pact into practice, authorities plan to establish working groups in which Norwegian experts will train Ukrainian specialists across several fields. The training is expected to cover areas such as defense procurement governance, maintenance and logistics of equipment, testing and evaluation procedures, cybersecurity and software integration, and technological modernization programs. The goal is to transfer practical skills, boost local capabilities, and promote closer day-to-day cooperation between the two defense communities.
Ukraine has already signed similar defense and security agreements with a number of Western partners, including Canada and the United States. These partnerships form part of a broader strategy to harmonize standards, coordinate exercises, and facilitate shared access to cutting-edge technology and intelligence resources. The pattern mirrors Kyiv’s ongoing push to reinforce interoperability with NATO allies and other trusted partners in Europe and North America.
On November 11, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed the importance of maintaining Western unity in support of Ukraine. He signaled willingness to broaden alliances and engage leaders in the United Kingdom and other European nations to prevent any drift in Western backing amid evolving U.S. political dynamics. The remarks reflect a resolve among regional leaders to keep Ukraine aligned with a strong, collective stance—even as global politics shift.
Earlier Sweden announced that two coast guard ships and 40,000 gas masks would be transported to Ukraine. The shipment highlights continued European support for Ukraine, extending beyond military aid to critical civil defense and humanitarian readiness. It illustrates how Western partners coordinate on both security capabilities and emergency-response resilience to help Ukraine navigate ongoing challenges.