The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Ministry for Strategic Industries of Ukraine have signed a series of implementation agreements with the Ministry of Defense of Denmark. These agreements clearly define the projects, as well as the timelines for funding and weapon deliveries.
The documents finalize the arrangements outlined in the Letter of Intent signed in late September in Kyiv. They include a series of purchases from Ukrainian defense companies totaling approximately €535 million. The funding sources include the governments of Denmark and Sweden, as well as interest from frozen Russian assets.
"In the context of full-scale war, the support of our international partners is critically important for strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. Denmark was the first to begin purchasing weapons directly from our defense enterprises. The 'Danish model' of cooperation is not only solidarity but also a determination to support our fight for freedom and sovereignty," said Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Dmytro Klymenko.
"I am sincerely grateful to the Danish government and the entire people for their unwavering and consistent support. We appreciate that Denmark is setting an example in the development of Ukraine's defense industry. This will accelerate the delivery of the necessary weapons to our military, while also strengthening the Ukrainian economy amid Russian aggression. It is extremely important for us to have such a reliable ally as Denmark," emphasized Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries Anna Hvozdyar.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Defense Procurement Agency have provided Denmark with comprehensive information about manufacturers, weapon effectiveness, production capabilities, and compliance with anti-corruption standards.
"As a result of these agreements, Ukrainian defense manufacturers, both state-owned and private, will deliver self-propelled artillery units, strike drones, anti-tank weapons, and missile systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces," reported Gleb Kanievskyi, Director of the Procurement Policy Department.
Thanks to the Danish model, which involves direct financing of manufacturers, Ukraine has already received €50 million. These funds have been used to finance the production of self-propelled artillery units Bogdana for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
