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Denmark, Netherlands, and Sweden Ready to Fund US Missiles for Ukraine Under Trump’s Plan
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Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden have announced their readiness to participate in a new initiative launched by US President Donald Trump that would enable European allies to purchase American weapons, including Patriot air defense missiles, for subsequent transfer to Ukraine.
According to Euractiv, the plan was presented jointly by President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Under the framework, NATO members would procure US-made weapon systems and deliver them to Ukraine to support its air defense capabilities amid continued Russian strikes.
Speaking in Brussels on July 15, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen confirmed his country’s readiness to contribute financially to the purchase of Patriot systems.
“We are proud to be the largest supporter of Ukraine per capita, so of course we are prepared to move forward,” Rasmussen said.
He added that the proposal aligns with the “Danish model,” which refers to Denmark’s mechanism for direct investment in Ukraine’s defense industry.
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Denmark does not currently possess Patriot missile systems but is considering financial participation in the procurement. Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Denmark has provided approximately $10.5 billion in military aid and $1.01 billion in civilian assistance to Ukraine, according to its Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Rasmussen also noted the importance of President Trump’s recent messaging on Russia and Ukraine, calling it “very significant” in terms of shaping arms delivery policies and future sanctions mechanisms.
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp expressed a similarly cautious endorsement, saying the Netherlands is evaluating participation in the scheme “with a positive inclination.” He emphasized that the Dutch government would review Trump’s statements and determine appropriate next steps.
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson confirmed Sweden’s willingness to contribute to the broader effort aimed at scaling up arms deliveries to Ukraine.
“We welcome the US decision to enable enhanced sanctions against Russia and to facilitate the delivery of Patriot and other weapons systems to Ukraine. Sweden will contribute,” Jonson told Reuters, though he did not provide details.
The US proposal is designed to help European allies replenish their own arsenals with US-made equipment after transferring existing systems to Ukraine. However, few European countries currently operate the Patriot system, and not all are in a position to provide them directly.
Germany has already committed to playing a central role in the plan, offering to purchase two Patriot batteries for Ukraine. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius highlighted the urgency of mobilizing resources to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses amid intensifying Russian attacks.
In addition to Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, other potential contributors to the initiative reportedly include Canada, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump confirmed that Ukraine would receive new Patriot missile defense systems as part of a broader delivery of 17 systems financed by European NATO allies. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on July 14, Trump also promised additional weapons from third countries “within days” and reiterated his commitment to help Ukraine secure more interceptors despite a scaled-down initial shipment.
