USA building underground ammunition bunkers in Norway

The United States military is undertaking a significant expansion of its infrastructure in Norway, focusing on the construction of underground ammunition bunkers at the Rygge military airport, located approximately 60 kilometers from Oslo. This project also includes the development of facilities dedicated to the assembly and preparation of munitions.

The U.S. is reportedly investing over 2 billion Norwegian kroner (nearly 800 million Polish złoty) in the expansion of the Rygge base. The airport is scheduled to be fully operational and capable of hosting allied F-35 fighter jets by 2030. This strategic development underscores the deepening military cooperation between the U.S. and Norway.

In parallel, Norway has secured approval from the U.S. State Department to purchase artillery ammunition. The deal, valued at $270 million, involves M795 high-explosive artillery shells. Norway's military operates 28 K9 Vidar self-propelled howitzers, with plans to order an additional 24 in 2025. Crucially, the approved ammunition sale includes a provision that allows the shells to be transferred to Ukraine, subject to Washington's consent, highlighting the ongoing international support for Ukraine.