Khmara Discusses Preparations For Drone Deal With Norway's Armed Forces Chief

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrinform reported this, citing the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.

During the meeting, Khmara briefed Kristoffersen on Ukraine's key priorities and needs. Particular attention was paid to countering Shahed jet-powered drones, which pose a serious challenge to Ukrainian air defenses.

“Ukraine is developing countermeasures, but we need support from our partners to rapidly scale up these solutions. Assistance with interceptor missiles against Russian ballistic missiles also remains critical,” the minister emphasized.

Khmara stressed that Ukraine has achieved important strikes in recent days that are reducing Russia's ability to produce and launch missiles. According to him, such measures are an important part of systematic pressure on Russia's war machine.

The sides discussed the development of mutually beneficial defense cooperation between Ukraine and Norway. This includes areas of cooperation that could strengthen both countries, particularly drones, technology, and other Ukrainian solutions tested in modern warfare.

Ukraine and Norway are preparing the Drone Deal and expect to sign it.

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“We are ready to share other Ukrainian solutions as well. They can strengthen not only Ukraine but also our partners,” Khmara emphasized.

The defense minister thanked Norway for its valuable and critically important support for Ukraine.

As previously reported by Ukrinform, Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, during their meeting in Kyiv, discussed strengthening air defense, preparations for winter, and Ukraine's financial resilience.

Photo via the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

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