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Norwegian sea drone tech to be built in Ukraine to fight Russian navy

Par :Yuri Zoria

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On 23 June 2025, Norway’s Ministry of Defense confirmed it will fund and jointly produce maritime drones on Ukrainian territory as part of a NOK 6.7 billion or $665 million initiative under the UK-Norway-led maritime coalition. 

Ukraine has been a pioneer in sea drone technology. Ukrainian maritime drones have played a key role in forcing much of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet to retreat from the northwestern Black Sea and waters near occupied Crimea. Drone warfare—across air, land, and sea—has become a defining feature of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. As both sides race to advance unmanned technologies, Russia is closing the gap in naval drones, and Ukraine’s allies are now working to catch up with the pace of innovation.

Production of uncrewed vessels on Ukrainian soil

According to the Norwegian Ministry of Defence on X on 23 June,

“Norway to develop and produce uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) on Ukrainian soil.”

The Norwegian Minister of Defense, Tore O. Sandvik, specified that “parts of this funding will be used to develop and produce uncrewed maritime vessels using KDA technology, with production based in Ukraine.” The announcement confirms Norway’s direct investment in the Ukrainian defense sector.

In January, the UK had announced its own development of a universal maritime drone for Ukraine.

Kongsberg to partner with Ukrainian defense industry

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) has signed an agreement with a Ukrainian industrial partner to co-develop and manufacture USVs using Norwegian technology. The Naval News report states that these drone boats will be equipped with weapon stations from KDA and built in Ukraine.

KDA president Eirik Lie noted:

“Unmanned vessels play a major role in helping Ukraine to defend its territory, and neutralize the Russian navy in the Black Sea.”

Additional missile development agreement

Alongside the sea drone initiative, Kongsberg signed a separate agreement with another Ukrainian company to develop and produce low-cost, high-volume missiles compatible with the NASAMS air defense system.

According to Naval News and Militarnyi, these missile projects are aimed at enhancing Ukraine’s anti-air capabilities and deepening cooperation between Norwegian and Ukrainian defense sectors.



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