Denmark Announces Military Aid Package for Ukraine Worth €321.8 Million

The Danish government has prepared its 21st package of military assistance to Ukraine, totaling 2.4 billion Danish Kroner (around €321.8 million or $346 million). This package will support both the supply of weapons from stockpiles and orders from international suppliers.

This announcement was made on Friday, October 18, by the Danish Ministry of Defense.

The new military aid package includes provisions for supplying weapons from the Danish army's stockpiles, funding for air defense systems in collaboration with Germany, and additional contributions to the International Fund for Ukraine, led by the UK.

Furthermore, new funds will be allocated to expand training programs for Ukrainian military personnel.

"The 21st aid package is designed to provide as much military support as possible to meet the urgent needs of Ukrainians, while also supporting Denmark's commitment to the long-term development of Ukraine's defense capabilities," stated Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.

He also noted that the Danish government is exploring options to procure weapons, including drones, directly from manufacturers in Ukraine.

The funding still requires approval from the financial committee of the Danish Parliament, as mentioned in the report.

In total, from 2023 to 2028, Denmark has allocated €8.7 billion [approximately $9.4 billion] for military support to Ukraine, to be implemented through a special Ukrainian fund. So far, over €6.4 billion [approximately $7 billion] have already been spent or earmarked.