Denmark, Allies Pledge $500M in Artillery, Drones, Missiles for Ukraine via Local Industry

Denmark and its allies have pledged an additional DKK 3.2 billion (nearly $500 million) in military support for Ukraine under the Danish Model, a donation system that channels aid through Ukraine’s domestic defense industry.

The announcement came during a meeting in Brussels between Danish Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov. The funding, backed by Denmark, Sweden, Canada, Norway, and Iceland, will be used to deliver artillery systems, attack drones, anti-tank weapons, and missiles — all produced by Ukrainian manufacturers. Deliveries under the new package have already begun.

The Danish Model was developed in coordination with Ukraine to provide rapid delivery of equipment while strengthening the country’s defense production capabilities. It aims to support Ukraine’s armed forces while building up sustainable and independent military supply chains.

Denmark plans to contribute a total of approximately DKK 9.4 billion in 2025 through this model, with financing including funds from partner nations and EU-managed interest income from frozen Russian assets.

The Danish-led initiative reflects ongoing efforts by Western nations to strengthen Ukraine’s defense infrastructure and reduce dependency on external arms supplies during its conflict with Russia.