Norway to Fund $315M to enable Ukraine Buy F-16 Ammunition, Missiles

Norway will provide about NOK 3.2 billion ($315 million) through the U.S.-run JUMPSTART mechanism to enable Ukraine to buy ammunition for F-16 fighter jets, laser-guided missiles usable by aircraft or ground-based air defence systems, and long-range missiles.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the allocation at his half-yearly press conference on Wednesday. The funding will be channelled through the Joint Ukraine Multinational Program – Services, Training, and Articles Rapid Timeline (JUMPSTART), based on the U.S. Foreign Military Sales programme.

“We expect swift delivery of this package, which Ukraine relies on to repel Russian attacks and continue its fight for freedom,” Støre said. “Ukraine is dependent on ongoing military support from partners to uphold its freedom and sovereignty.”

The package includes just over NOK 1 billion ($100 million) for F-16 ammunition. Norway is also financing an advanced precision weapons system that converts lower-cost missiles into precision-guided munitions for use by aircraft or ground-based air defence systems. In addition, just over NOK 500 million ($50 million) will be used to purchase S-300 surface-to-air missiles, which remain widely used by Ukraine.

Norway has disbursed NOK 9.943 billion ($975 million) through the JUMPSTART mechanism in 2025, including NOK 3.24 billion ($315 million) in December and NOK 6.703 billion ($655 million) earlier in the year. Oslo has previously used the mechanism to support F-16 donations to Ukraine, including funding for spare parts and weapons. Norway has also financed air defence equipment under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List initiative, alongside Germany and the U.K., and funded NASAMS training in Norway.

Air defence remains a core priority as Ukraine seeks to protect its population, military forces, and critical infrastructure, including energy facilities. Sandvik said Ukraine’s air defences face sustained pressure and shortages of ammunition for higher-end systems.

“This equipment will be important in enhancing Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against aerial threats,” Sandvik said. He added that JUMPSTART procurement focuses on low-cost systems available in high volumes, alongside longer-range missiles needed to counter high-performance targets such as cruise missiles.