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Denmark and Ukraine Launch €33 Million Military Training Overhaul
Denmark has been one of Ukraine’s most devoted allies since the start of the full-scale invasion, notably setting a precedent in 2024 by committing to deliver all its artillery reserves to Ukraine.
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On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen joined Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Taras Chmut, Head of the Come Back Alive charity, at a press briefing in Kyiv. Together, they unveiled a landmark joint infrastructure project between Ukraine and Denmark, with an investment of approximately €33 million (approximately $39 million) to develop one of Ukraine’s key training centers.
The Danish model
Denmark’s support for Ukraine has been integral, with several military initiatives underway over the years. “Starting with significant financial support, including the transfer of F-16s to our country, and ongoing F-16 support. Also, the introduction of the Danish model has become a game-changer in financing the war,” Fedorov noted.
He emphasized that the Danish model has greatly accelerated the development of Ukraine’s defense industry through foreign investment:
“Just last year, it was $1.8 billion raised via the Danish model. In total, it’s $3 billion over the entire period, which allowed us to support a large number of enterprises as a country.”
The new project’s goal is to modernize and transform one of Ukraine’s central training centers, equipping it with cutting-edge facilities and ensuring it can train thousands of military personnel to a high standard. This initiative will serve as a model for Ukraine’s entire network of training centers, positioning the center as both a center of excellence and an example of best practices for future developments.
Scaling what works
Fedorov also stressed the importance of investing in education and training in order to achieve all the goals of “stopping the enemy in the sky and on the ground.”
“We must do everything to save the lives of our military and constantly raise the level of professionalism,” he said.
The Danish model has proven to be an incredibly effective initiative, Danish Defense Minister Poulsen noted: “I’m very honored to see how well organized it has been and how quickly it has delivered critical capabilities, including artillery, drones, and missiles,” adding that there’s a commitment to do even more this year.
He also highlighted the new project focused on the training facilities: “This is a new way to support Ukraine, and we’re eager to see how quickly the resources will be used in the coming months. We hope this can be a model for the future.”
Danish model 2.0
Poulsen also shared news of bringing Ukrainian defense companies to Denmark.
“Fire Point, the first company we invited, is now building a facility to start production this year,” he said. “This initiative, which I call the Danish model 2.0, will create more production for Ukraine and enhance Denmark’s security. It’s a direct link between investments in Ukraine and our security in Denmark.”
Chmut also expressed his gratitude, noting that the funding received at the end of last year would go towards developing a training center across four domains, ensuring a complete infrastructure cycle and top-quality training.
“This is truly a pilot project. The solutions we develop and refine will be implemented at other training centers, aiming to bring the infrastructure of our training grounds and centers to the necessary level,” Chmut said.
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