Key information
- Norway deploys F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defense systems to Poland.
- Around 100 Norwegian soldiers will be tasked with supporting existing forces in Rzeszów and overseeing the safe transport of equipment destined for Ukraine.
- The mission, which will begin at the beginning of December, will last until Easter.
Norway’s contribution to Poland includes the deployment of F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defense systems to strengthen the security of the airspace over Rzeszów, a key logistics center in the framework of the integrated defense of NATO. These assets will be accompanied by around 100 Norwegian soldiers tasked with supporting existing forces in Rzeszów and overseeing the safe transport of equipment destined for Ukraine via this vital hub.
The Norwegian Ministry of Defense emphasizes that Poland plays a central role in providing military aid to Ukraine, hence the crucial importance of air defense. Norway’s commitment to take over air defense responsibilities for this critical supply route from early December aims to ensure the uninterrupted flow of civilian and military supplies to Ukraine. This mission, which will last until Easter, underlines Norway’s desire to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom while strengthening NATO’s commitments to collective security.
Norway’s commitment to support Ukraine
Minister Bjørn Arild Gram recognized Poland’s significant efforts to facilitate aid to Ukraine, particularly highlighting the role of Rzeszów Airport in military and medical evacuation operations. He stressed that the Norwegian contribution, which is mainly aimed at supporting Ukraine and Poland, demonstrates Norway’s unwavering commitment to NATO principles. The minister also assured that Norway’s security posture had been carefully considered during this deployment, to ensure that national readiness and operational readiness were not affected.
Response from the Polish Ministry of National Defense
The head of the Polish Ministry of National Defense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, expressed gratitude for Norway’s support, highlighting the strengthening of border security thanks to the deployment of four Norwegian F-35s and the air defense systems that support them. accompany. This contribution will strengthen the security of NATO’s eastern flank.
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