Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov said on social media on October 17 that he had discussions with Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Ariel Gram during the Ukraine-NATO Council on strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. Umerov said that during this meeting, the two sides discussed the current frontline situation, Ukraine's needs, and long-range weapons. The two sides reached a specific agreement on strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities. One of the most important of these is the aviation sector, in particular strengthening the capabilities of Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets. Norwegian Defense Minister Gram said that Norway will continue to provide support and supply six F-16 fighters to Ukraine in the near future.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov said on social media on October 17 that he had discussions with Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Ariel Gram during the Ukraine-NATO Council on strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. Umerov said that during this meeting, the two sides discussed the current frontline situation, Ukraine's needs, and long-range weapons. The two sides reached a specific agreement on strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities. One of the most important of these is the aviation sector, in particular strengthening the capabilities of Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets. Norwegian Defense Minister Gram said that Norway will continue to provide support and supply six F-16 fighters to Ukraine in the near future.