On Monday, April 13, 2026, in Oslo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met with Tore O. Sandvik, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Norway.
Photos: Ministry of National Defence
“Polish-Norwegian relations have never been as good as they are today – they are at the highest level. This is now a strategic partnership. We discussed key issues for the security of the eastern and northern flanks. We talked about the challenges related to threats from the Russian Federation, its neo-imperial policy, and everything we are experiencing as part of hybrid warfare. For several years now, Poland has been facing attacks on critical infrastructure, violations of its airspace, and incidents in the Baltic Sea. I thank the Minister for joining our strategy to build a new security architecture in the Baltic Sea,” the Deputy Prime Minister said during his visit to Norway.
“Norway, as a country, has enormous experience in operating naval forces, as well as in reconnaissance and satellite involvement. All of this is highly useful for the entire Alliance – both in the context of activities on the northern flank and in engagement in building the Baltic Sea security architecture. Disinformation and acts of sabotage – all of this affects our countries. Airspace violations concern all countries on the eastern flank, and in practice already all NATO member states. Last year, Copenhagen was repeatedly threatened by drones that posed a danger to air traffic. The response to these threats must be a joint one,” the head of the Ministry of National Defence said.
Relations between Poland and Norway in the field of security are strategic in nature and are based both on cooperation within NATO and on the growing importance of bilateral initiatives in defense and security. The two countries view the stability of the Baltic Sea region, among other things, as a key element of the European security system, which translates into intensified joint military exercises, exchanges of experience, and coordination of efforts in response to new threats such as cyberattacks or the destabilization of critical infrastructure. An important pillar of this cooperation is also the development of partnership in military modernization and cooperation between the defense industries in key rearmament programs.
“Poland and Norway are doing a great deal for security. I would like to thank all of Norway – its people and citizens – and especially the Minister for sending F-35 aircraft and NASAMS systems to protect Polish airspace, including Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, which plays a crucial role in the transfer of equipment and humanitarian aid to Ukraine as it continues to fight. These are key capabilities. Today, we discussed enhancing our competencies, joint training, and interoperability – so that the F-35 system in all allied countries in Europe operates coherently. Cooperation between Poland and Norway in this area will continue to develop,” the head of the Ministry of National Defence emphasized.
“We can already point to concrete results today. The San program – covering air defense, missile defense, and counter-drone capabilities – addresses the most important challenges of the present day. These are costly but absolutely essential capabilities, especially in the area of countering drones. Together with our Norwegian partner, Kongsberg, and Polish entities – PGZ and APS – we have created a consortium building a counter-drone defense system on a scale never before seen in Europe. The system includes sensors, a command-and-control system, kinetic effectors, and electronic warfare measures. This could become a product not only for Poland and Norway, but for all allies. We want it to become an export product and a symbol of our cooperation, serving to protect borders, critical infrastructure, and airports. This undertaking is of key importance not only for the defense of our countries, but also for the development of the capabilities of NATO and the European Union as a whole. We need to accelerate investment in the defense industry. We also discussed space, reconnaissance, the maritime, air, and cyber domains. Last year, Poland signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Kingdom of Norway in the field of cybersecurity. We are developing strong cooperation across all domains. (…) Norway is a true ally and friend,” the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized after meeting with Norway’s Minister of Defence.
What stands out is the debut of the heavier Jelcz 8×8 chassis intended for NSM missile launchers for two new Naval Missile Units of the Polish Navy.
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