Denmark Announces New Aid Package for Ukraine.

Denmark has announced its 19th military aid package for Ukraine, aimed at supporting the immediate needs of the Ukrainian army and facilitating direct investments in Ukrainian arms production, according to the Danish Ministry of Defense.
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A Leopard 1A5 DK operated by Ukrainian forces ( illustrative image). (Picture source: Ukrainian MoD)

This new package includes substantial funding for Ukraine's defense industry, additional resources to support Denmark's donation of F-16 fighter jets, and the transfer of weapons from Danish stockpiles. The Ministry of Defense did not specify the exact weapons included in the package.

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen emphasized that Denmark is providing the maximum possible support to Ukraine's battlefield needs. He also highlighted Denmark's long-term commitment to Ukraine's security, stating, "We have created a Danish model for donations via the Ukrainian defense industry, which will help build up Ukrainian military equipment production in both the short and long term."

Danish Foreign Affairs Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen added that investing in Ukraine's defense industry is a sustainable way to enhance its combat capabilities. He assured that Denmark would continue expanding its support for Ukraine's defense sector, involving the European Union in these efforts.

The Ministry of Defense indicated that the last two aid packages allocated a total of 1.2 billion Danish kroner (approximately $170 million) for investments in Ukraine's defense industry. This new package allows for the rapid distribution of funds to meet Kyiv's needs, with the first project expected to launch this summer.

Denmark has already sent a significant amount of military equipment to Ukraine. Among the notable deliveries, Denmark promised 19 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets on August 20, 2023. In June 2022, Denmark provided four AGM-84 Harpoon coastal defense missile systems equipped with Harpoon missiles.

In terms of artillery, Denmark sent 19 Caesar 155mm self-propelled howitzers, which have an excellent reputation in Ukraine, in April 2023. Starting in July 2023, Denmark, in cooperation with Germany and Norway, delivered five of the sixteen ShKH Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers. Denmark also provided tanks, notably the Leopard 1A5 DK.

Danish aid is not limited to these contributions, and this new aid package demonstrates the country's commitment to supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. This 19th aid package is likely not the last.