Ukraine and Norway prepare a Drone Deal to counter Shahed drones

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After taking office as Ukraine’s new Defence Minister, Evgeniy Khmara held one of his first international engagements with Norway’s Chief of Defence, General Eirik Kristoffersen, to discuss strengthening air defence, the threat posed by jet-powered Shahed drones, and preparations for a future “Drone Deal” between the two countries. The meeting gave Ukraine the opportunity to set out its immediate priorities and make progress in technological and military cooperation.

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Ukraine and Norway address the Shahed drone threat

A key issue in the talks was the growing danger posed to Ukrainian air defences by jet-propelled Shahed drones. Khmara told the Norwegian delegation that Ukraine is developing measures to counter them, while stressing that support from its partners is needed to scale up these solutions quickly.

The minister also emphasised that the provision of interceptor missiles to counter ballistic missiles remains a critical requirement. Discussions with Norway therefore focused on identifying ways to strengthen Ukraine’s defensive capabilities against increasingly complex aerial threats.

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Drone Deal and defence cooperation between Ukraine and Norway

The meeting also involved an exchange on the development of asymmetric solutions. Khmara highlighted that Ukraine had carried out significant strikes in recent days aimed at reducing Russia’s capacity to manufacture and launch missiles against Ukrainian territory. He described these actions as part of a strategy of sustained pressure on Russia’s war machine.

However, the meeting’s main focus was on building a reciprocal defence partnership between Ukraine and Norway. The two sides considered potential areas of cooperation that could enhance both countries’ capabilities, with particular emphasis on drones, emerging technologies and other Ukrainian solutions tested under the conditions of modern warfare.

In this context, Ukraine and Norway are moving forward with preparations for a “Drone Deal” ahead of its future signing. The agreement would aim to deepen cooperation on unmanned systems and related technologies, drawing on the experience and solutions Ukraine has developed to meet the demands of the conflict while also consolidating a partnership that helps strengthen both nations’ defence capabilities.