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Government has informed the Foreign Policy Committee about a new donation package to Ukraine worth DKK 5.6 billion. Of this, DKK 2.4 billion will be allocated to air defence. Part of the funds will also go to the donation of the upcoming Ukrainian F-16 capability.
Additional contributions to the upcoming F-16 donation, air defence, maintenance of artillery leaflets and financial contributions to the donation of additional artillery leaflets, shells and anti-tank mines. These are some of the capacities that a new donation package for Ukraine will help finance.
Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen says:
We have today informed the Foreign Policy Committee about a new donation package for Ukraine. In the package, which is the 18th in the series, the emphasis is placed on both air defense and artillery, which Ukraine badly needs. In addition, we are also reserving additional funds for direct investments in the Ukrainian defense industry, as well as allocating additional funds for the upcoming F-16 donation to Ukraine, which is planned for this summer
Approximately DKK 2.4 billion will be allocated to strengthen the Ukrainian air defense. In addition, there are additional funds for the purchase of artillery pamphlets, grenades and anti-tank mines. Part of the funds go to the maintenance of the donations, which are crucial for their long-term effect on the battlefield.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen says:
With today's donation, we meet Ukraine's urgent need for more air defense, artillery and ammunition. As part of the package, the government is also reserving additional funds to go to investments directly in the Ukrainian defense industry. It makes sense to produce the weapons where they are used and by those who use them. It is also about future-proofing Ukraine's defense capability. Ukraine has the competences, but lacks the funding. Hopefully, more countries can be inspired to follow this model.
In addition, funds have been allocated to finance a number of NATO CAP projects. The government is also proposing to reserve additional funds for investments in the Ukrainian defense industry.
Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen says:
The situation in Ukraine is very serious. There is no doubt that the Ukrainians need continued and massive support from allies. With this package, we are sending an unequivocal signal to both Ukraine and the outside world. We are both making donations now, and we are ready to invest massively and long-term in the Ukrainian defense industry. Their fight for freedom remains our fight as well.
