Overview
- Ukraine’s Denys Shmyhal said a formal document was signed with Norway’s defense minister to begin joint drone production.
- A pilot manufacturing line is planned for 2026, with work in parallel to expand capacity after the initial launch.
- Ukraine will transfer its drone innovations in exchange for access to a Norwegian production site dedicated to supplying its military.
- The arrangement is intended to secure modern unmanned systems by building capacity outside Ukraine’s vulnerable industrial base.
- Russia condemned Western arms support for Ukraine, with officials warning that weapon shipments could be treated as legitimate targets and would hinder negotiations.