UKRAINE, Dec 20 —  Norway will finance a part of the military aid package to Ukraine, which will be allocated through the International Fund for Ukraine, led by the UK Ministry of Defense, European Pravda reports, citing a government statement.

The Norwegian government has decided to allocate 186 million pounds (about $232.5 million) for an international aid package to Ukraine.

The aid package includes 92 million pounds (about $115 million) for equipment to strengthen Ukraine’s navy, including small boats, reconnaissance drones, unmanned surface vessels, and mine countermeasures drones.

It also includes 68 million pounds (about $85 million) for air defense equipment, including radars, ground camouflage equipment, and electronic warfare systems to be used against drones.

Norway will also provide 26 million pounds (about $32.5 million) to support and spare parts for critical systems previously supplied to Ukraine.

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