The Kingdom of Norway will provide $ 127 million for the procurement of a Patriot System for Romania

The Ministry of National Defence welcomes the initiative of the Kingdom of Norway to support Romania in the procurement of an advanced Patriot surface-to-air missile system. The Norwegian Government's decision to significantly contribute NOK 1.4 billion (approximately $ 127 million) to this purchase was announced during the Nordic Council Meeting in Reykjavik, on October 28-31.

This financial contribution is part of the Immediate Action on Air Defense Initiative coordinated by Germany and will allow Romania to strengthen the security and defence of the Euro-Atlantic space by renewing and expanding its air defence capabilities.

The Ministry of National Defence emphasizes that this close cooperation between Romania and Norway reflects the common and unwavering commitment of both nations to the current security challenges, as well as to the continued support for Ukraine in the context of the unjustified aggression of the Russian Federation.

"Through this significant contribution, Norway demonstrates not only its firm support for Romania, but also its commitment to allied security. We continue to stand together with Ukraine in these critical moments", Defense Minister Angel Tîlvăr stated.

The Press Office