The Ministry of Defense of Norway noted on August 24, 2022, that Norway and Great Britain had joined forces for Norwegian-made Black Hornet micro drones, which would be transferred to Ukraine.
Source: The Ministry of Defense of Norway
The purchase price will be up to NOK 90 million ($9.1 million). The package includes Black Hornet systems with spare parts, transport and training. Funding will come through a British-led fund to which Norway has contributed 400 million kroner.
The Ministry of Defense noted that the Ukrainian authorities requested the transfer of this type of equipment for use in the fight against the Russian invasion.
The drone developed in Norway is used in a number of NATO allied countries, including the United States and Britain. The drone is used for reconnaissance and target identification.
“It is easy to operate, reliable, difficult to detect and especially well suited for combat in urban areas,” Norwegian Minister of Defense Bjorn Arild Gram said about this type of drone.
Also, the fund will purchase a system for combating drones for approximately NOK 100 million. Nightfighter from the British SteelRock Technologies was chosen as the system.
Uaposition memo: Black Hornet is a military unmanned micro-aircraft developed by Prox Dynamics in Norway. Its dimensions are approximately 10×2.5 cm. It is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, weighing just over 16 grams, including batteries. The device has a built-in camera that allows an operator to receive full video and photos.
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