Ukraine receives over €150 million for its defence industrial base from Denmark, France and Lithuania
Defence Minister Rustem Umierov has announced that Ukraine has received over €150 million to fund its defence industrial base from Denmark, France and Lithuania.
Source: Umierov on Facebook, as reported by European Pravda
Quote from Umierov: "These funds will primarily support the production of missiles, deep-strike drones and artillery systems."
Details: Umierov clarified that €111 million was provided under agreements within the framework of cooperation between Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Strategic Industries, and Denmark’s Ministry of Defence, aimed at strengthening the Armed Forces of Ukraine with advanced domestically produced weaponry.
He added that a grant from the French government to enhance Ukraine’s security and defence and €10 million is allocated for the development of Ukraine’s defence industrial base, as outlined in a Memorandum between the Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Strategic Industries.
Umierov expressed gratitude to Ukraine's partners for their vital support in strengthening the country’s defence capabilities.
Background:
- Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur previously emphasised that Ukraine needs financial investment in its own military industry rather than foreign troops to sustain its fight against Russia.
- Rustem Umierov also recently stated that Norway would fund the production of Ukrainian weaponry and equipment, following the Danish model of military support for Ukraine.
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