COPENHAGEN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Norway has agreed to contribute 4.2 billion Norwegian crowns ($443.25 million) in military support to Ukraine while France has guaranteed for a loan of about 3 billion
Norway and France Boost Military Aid to Ukraine with New Funding
Military Support Agreement Overview
COPENHAGEN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Norway has agreed to contribute 4.2 billion Norwegian crowns ($443.25 million) in military support to Ukraine while France has guaranteed for a loan of about 3 billion crowns, the Norwegian government said on Thursday.
Details of the Funding
The agreement between France and Norway includes acquisition of a large of volume air-to-ground weapons and capabilities that provide surveillance and situational awareness from the French defence industry, the Norwegian government said.
Impact on Ukraine's Defense
"The projects in this agreement meet crucial Ukraine priorities and have been identified following close dialogue with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence," Norwegian Defence Minister Tore Sandvik said in a statement.
Statements from Officials
"The projects we have identified in this agreement will provide rapid effects for Ukraine," he added.
($1 = 9.4754 Norwegian crowns)
(Reporting by Louise Rasmussen, editing by Terje Solsvik)
