Norway gives go-ahead for Ukraine to produce Norwegian-developed artillery shells
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A Ukrainian serviceman prepares shells for firing at Russian positions, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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STOCKHOLM - Norway said on Aug 23 that it had agreed to Norwegian-developed artillery ammunition being produced in Ukraine.
Nato allies are racing to increase production of weapons, ammunition and missiles, partly to supply Ukraine but also to replenish stocks and be able to counter new threats.
One approach to boosting deliveries to Ukraine has been to allow for production of ammunition on Ukrainian territory.
The Nordic country's government said Norway-based defence materials firm Nammo has signed a deal that allows a Ukrainian defence group to establish licensed production in Ukraine of Norwegian-developed 155mm artillery shells.
"The government has opened up to Norwegian defence technology being transferred to Ukraine, and Norway is contributing funding to make this happen," the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
"This means Ukrainian forces can get supplies faster." REUTERS
