Kyiv, Copenhagen aim to launch Ukrainian defense production in Denmark
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov signed a Letter of Intent on June 24 with his Danish counterpart Troels Lund Poulsen to launch Ukrainian defense production in Denmark, Umerov announced on Facebook.
The document envisages facilitating the deployment of Ukrainian defense companies in Denmark and integrating of the defense industries of both countries through the “Build with Ukraine” initiative.
Denmark has already allocated $47 million for the project, and Ukraine’s partners will provide further funding for production.
“I thank the Danish government for its trust, steadfast support of Ukraine, and commitment to developing a deep partnership between our countries,” Umerov said. “This partnership enhances the security of Ukraine, Denmark, and all of Europe — today and into the future."
The agreement between Ukraine and Denmark also provides coordination between the Danish Defense Ministry, the Business and Industry Ministry, and the Foreign Ministry to integrate Ukrainian enterprises into the European defense system.
“By providing Ukrainian defense companies the opportunity to start production in Denmark, we are creating a basis for close cooperation between defense companies in both countries. This will also provide the Danish Armed Forces with access to the latest technologies and the experience of Ukraine,” Poulsen said.
Denmark has pioneered efforts to support Ukraine by investing in its defense industry, creating the so-called “Danish model” of purchasing arms for Kyiv from Ukrainian producers. Copenhagen has provided around $9.8 billion in military aid under its Ukraine Fund for the years 2023-2028.
The Kyiv IndependentKollen Post