Denmark donates €321.8 million in military aid to Ukraine

The Danish Defense Ministry reports.

The package includes the purchase of new weapons and military equipment through the Industrial Fund, the transfer of equipment from the Danish defense arsenal, and joint purchases of air defense systems with Germany.

"The 21st aid package is designed to provide as much military support as possible to meet the immediate needs of Ukrainians, while supporting Denmark's ambition to support the long-term development of Ukraine's defense capabilities. At the same time, the government is working to decide on further procurement directly from the Ukrainian defense industry, including in the field of drones," said Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.

The aid package also includes individual donations from the defense stockpile and an increased framework for training activities. In addition, Denmark will increase its contributions to the British International Fund for Ukraine.

"Ukraine's struggle is the struggle of the entire free Europe. That is why I am pleased that we, together with our close European allies, are once again providing for Ukraine's urgent needs. This applies not least to the package's contribution to air defense, which Ukraine needs to protect itself from Russia's massive missile attacks aimed, among other things, at critical energy infrastructure," said Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

He emphasized that Denmark is ready to support “Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russia's illegal and brutal attacks for as long as necessary.”

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  Earlier, Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced plans to create a special investment fund for the development of the Ukrainian defense industry.