Ukraine and Norway Agree on Joint Drone Production (defence24.com)

• Bilateral defense agreement signed in Oslo.
• Focus on localizing drone production to stabilize supply.
• Mitigation of reliance on fluctuating U.S. procurement.

"Amidst ongoing uncertainty regarding U.S. military aid, Ukraine has turned to Norway to secure its critical supply chain. President Zelenskyy and the Norwegian Prime Minister have formalized an agreement to initiate joint drone production. This bilateral partnership signifies a shift toward European-led defense manufacturing to ensure sustained operational resilience for Ukrainian forces against Russian aggression, bypassing potential bottlenecks in transatlantic logistics."