Norway gives eight Leopard tanks to Ukraine – Latest news – news

14 February 2023 at 12:30 Norway gives eight Leopard tanks to Ukraine Norway gives eight Leopard tanks to Ukraine, says Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp). The tank package that was announced at the NATO defense minister’s meeting also contains support vehicles, ammunition, spare parts, training and more money so that this works over time. Gram tells news that Norway has limitations in its own stocks and will therefore contribute money to the EU’s financing mechanism to buy in more ammunition and spare parts for the tanks. According to the defense minister, Norway has spent time getting this tank package in place, and has not yet made specific assessments regarding Ukraine’s desire for combat aircraft. – We must think about our own security and preparedness, but it is also important for our security that Russia does not win with the war of aggression in Ukraine, says Gram to news.



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