DONATIONS FROM UKRAINIAN DEFENSE INDUSTRY HEADING TO THE FRONT LINES
A decision has been made regarding a series of financial donations for the Ukrainian defence industry. These donations will be financed by Denmark’s Ukraine Fund, with interest income from frozen Russian assets on behalf of the EU, and a financial contribution from Sweden.
At the end of September, Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen met with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov and Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin in Kyiv. During the meeting, they signed a declaration of intent to continue cooperation on specific procurements from Ukrainian defence companies, totaling approximately DKK 4 billion. The government has now decided to initiate these donations through the Ukrainian defence industry.
“Denmark has long been among Ukraine’s largest supporters, and we will continue to be. To support Ukraine, both in the short and long term, it is crucial that we support the Ukrainian defence industry directly. I am therefore pleased to see that the Danish model for direct procurement is working and that, in close cooperation with Ukraine, we are financing highly sought-after equipment that can be delivered within a few months. At the same time, we are now paving the way for more countries to contribute to the Ukrainian defence industry through the Danish mechanism,” said Troels Lund Poulsen.
The donations specifically include new artillery pieces, attack drones, anti-tank weapons, and missiles, as well as anti-ship missile systems—all produced in Ukraine. Deliveries are already underway, and all purchases are expected to be delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces before the end of the year. For operational and security reasons, specific details on equipment types, prices, manufacturers, or quantities cannot be disclosed.
Earlier this year, Denmark implemented a pilot project that financed 18 Ukrainian-produced artillery pieces, which were delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in September. Additionally, the government has consulted with the Foreign Policy Committee on a financial donation of air defence capabilities to Ukraine through international partners. The portion of the donation package financed by the Ukraine Foundation is subject to final approval by the Finance Committee.
Source: Donationer fra ukrainsk forsvarsindustri på vej til frontlinjen
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