Norway Intends to Develop and Manufacture Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) in Ukraine.
Source: Norwegian Defence Ministry on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: The ministry wrote that Norway has allocated about 6.7 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately €580 million) to support the maritime coalition it leads jointly with the United Kingdom.
Quote from Norwegian Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik: "Parts of this funding will be used to develop and produce uncrewed maritime vessels using KDA technology, with production based in Ukraine."
It is also reported that the Norwegian defence company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) has already signed an agreement with a Ukrainian partner on the joint development and manufacture of surface drones in Ukraine using Norwegian technology and expertise.
Norway to Manufacture Surface Drones in Ukraine | Ukrainska Pravda
