Denmark announces DKK 4.8 billion Ukraine package focused on air defence

Denmark has announced a DKK 4.8bn military aid package for Ukraine, with most of the funding earmarked for air defence, according to Danish news agency Ritzau.

Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus announced the focus following a meeting of parliament’s Foreign Policy Committee on Tuesday, ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Denmark.

- Most of it goes towards air defence, Bruus told reporters, according to Ritzau.

The funding comes from Denmark’s defence budget. Bruus said underspending on some items and shifts in expenditure between years had made money available that would otherwise have been used for construction projects.

The report does not identify specific systems, suppliers or delivery schedules.

The package is Denmark’s 32nd military donation to Ukraine. Separately, Denmark is providing DKK 150m to support Ukraine’s energy sector as attacks on civilian infrastructure cause widespread power outages.