Norwegian drone maker Griff Aviation is donating its heavy-lift GRIFF 60 cargo drone to the Ukrainian military to support frontline logistics and resupply operations.
Powered by eight rotors, the GRIFF 60 can carry up to 60 kilograms (132 pounds) of cargo, enough to transport ammunition, medical supplies, or rations without putting personnel at risk.
It has a flight endurance of 33 minutes, making it suitable for fast, agile missions with limited exposure time.
Griff Aviation said the donation is being made “on their own initiative.”
The drone will be delivered to Ukraine through the Norwegian volunteer organization Fritt Ukraina.
“The most important thing we can do from Norway is to give Ukrainians the opportunity to protect themselves,” a volunteer noted. “This drone can do just that and save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.”
Norway’s Support for Ukraine
Norway ranks among Ukraine’s top European defense partners, committing 85 billion Norwegian krona ($7.8 billion) in aid this year.
Much of that support comes through the Nansen Support Programme, which funds both military deliveries and critical civilian aid such as energy infrastructure repairs and humanitarian relief.
Oslo has pledged F-16 fighter jets, air defense systems, artillery shells, and armored vehicles, significantly bolstering Ukraine’s combat readiness.
It is also training Ukrainian forces and supporting a full brigade under a wider European initiative.
In August 2024, the Norwegian government approved a technology transfer to enable the production of 155mm artillery shells in Ukraine.
