How the US is preparing to support NATO countries in a war against Russia
US European Command has been repositioning troops and equipment, expanding its prepositioned stockpiles, and conducting additional joint exercises with partners and allies.
Norway to train Ukrainian marines and supply support equipment
Ukrainian Marine forces taking part in training in Norway. (Photo: Norwegian Armed Forces)
Norway has been a part of the UK-led Maritime Capability Coalition which has supported the development of a maritime force in the Black Sea, the creation of a Ukrainian Marine Corps, and the provision of river patrol craft to defend coastal and inland waterways.
Norway will begin training Ukrainian Marines in small boat operations before mid-year 2024 in a programme expected to last for 12 months which will also see the Nordic country supply rubber boats and equipment worth about NOK6 million (US$570,000).
The Norwegian Army has already been involved in the training of Ukrainian Marines in other operations and was described in a statement as taking the “first step in the [Maritime Capability Coalition] work that Norway is co-ordinating with [the UK]”.
Norway, like other NATO countries, has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine in its war against Russia.
In January 2024 Norway placed a NOK1.4 billion order for more Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) air defence systems with deliveries, expected in 2026–27, replacing equipment previously donated to Ukraine.
The contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency will include new multi-missile canister launchers and new Fire Distribution Centres for NASAMS.
On 3 January, the Norwegian MoD said it would send two F-16 fighters to Denmark to contribute to the training of Ukrainian pilots and that Norway had already sent 10 instructors to aid the education of Ukrainian pilots.
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