Norway transfers 155mm shell production technology to Ukraine

The Norwegian government has approved the transfer of technology developed by Nammo for the production of 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine, as announced on the Norwegian government's website.

"Our government has taken several measures to increase the production of artillery ammunition in Norway. At the same time, we see that it's important to strengthen Ukrainians' ability to produce modern artillery ammunition in Ukraine," said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Nammo, one of Europe's largest ammunition manufacturers, has signed an agreement to establish licensed production of artillery shells by a Ukrainian defense company financed by Norway.

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide called the cooperation with the Ukrainian defense industry a "wise and effective" way to support Ukraine.

In March, the Norwegian government allowed Norwegian defense companies to apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a license to transfer technologies to Ukraine. Nammo applied and received approval.

Ukrainian Minister for Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin clarified that negotiations with the Norwegian-Finnish Nammo had been ongoing for some time. Today, the Norwegian government not only allowed the transfer of a license for the production of NATO-caliber artillery shells to a Ukrainian company but also agreed to finance this process.

He added that this is the second license for the production of 155-caliber shells in Ukraine – the first was a license from KNDS/Nexter.

In July, Nammo signed an agreement with the Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency to significantly increase the production of artillery ammunition and missiles, particularly for Ukraine.

The agreement includes funding of over 1 billion Norwegian kroner ($94 million). Nammo has committed to maintain the new production capacity for at least 15 years.

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