Norway, Finland and South Korea to Enhance Norwegian Defense

Norway and Finland have purchased the K9 artillery system from South Korea. 

The signing of this agreement facilitates easier collaboration between Norway and Finland regarding the shipment of spare parts between the two nations, all without the need for approval from South Korea, according to a press release from the Norwegian government.

Previously, a signed application had to be mailed to South Korea before any reserved parts could be moved between Norway and Finland. Now, the two nations can simply send a report after the spare parts have been delivered.

"We will continue our work in arranging similar agreements such as this with other nations that deliver weapon systems to Nordic states. Now that Finland is a member of NATO, our collaboration is more important than ever, and this arrangement will further enhance our defense capabilities," states Norwegian MoD Bjørn Arild Gram (Center) and continues:

"When Sweden becomes a member of NATO, the cooperation between our countries enters a new phase. Anything that contributes to simplifying and facilitating collaboration across borders is crucial for preparedness."