NATO Support

Sweden Commits $500M More to Ukraine’s Defense

Sweden’s 19th aid package to Ukraine totals US$504 million, bolstering its defense capabilities through various multilateral initiatives. This funding supports several key areas, including demining, drone procurement, maritime training, and IT infrastructure development. Significant contributions also focus on armored vehicle equipment, ammunition procurement (including a Czech initiative), and air defense systems. These efforts aim to strengthen both the Ukrainian Armed Forces and its defense industry in the face of ongoing Russian aggression.

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Denmark, Norway to Buy Ukrainian-Made Arms for Kyiv

In 2025, Denmark and Norway will collectively invest €178 million in Ukrainian arms, expanding on a successful model of direct purchases from Ukrainian manufacturers. This follows almost €538 million in previous arms purchases funded by a combination of frozen Russian assets, and contributions from Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland. Denmark, the originator of this “Danish model,” has committed substantial further investment, including joint production of weapons systems. This initiative marks a significant expansion of international support for Ukraine’s defense industry, with Lithuania also now participating.

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