Initiatives from other countries

German Air Defence Project

The Immediate Action on Air Defence (IAAD) project is led by Germany and aims to support Ukraine's air defence with donations of various air defence systems, as well as to support the nations that have chosen to donate air defence systems to Ukraine through joint financing. Sweden expressed interest in participating in the project in the autumn of 2024 and has so far contributed 300 million SEK to Romania through the project, enabling the country to replace the Patriot system donated to Ukraine.

Press release: The Government is allocating 300 million in support for Ukraine’s and allies’ air defence (in Swedish)

Czech ammunition initiative

To contribute to Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s war of aggression, Czechia has taken the initiative to purchase large volumes of ammunition with short delivery times in the global market, and additional countries can provide funding.

The Government today authorised the Defence Materiel Administration to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the responsible authority in Czechia on financial support for procurement of ammunition for Ukraine. Sweden intends support Czechia for this initiative by providing EUR 30 million.

This contribution will be funded as part of Sweden’s 15th military support package, provided as financial contributions to funds and a number of bilateral and multilateral donation projects that countries in the EU and NATO have launched to support Ukraine.

Press release: Sweden supports Czech ammunition initiative for artillery shells to Ukraine

The Danish model

Within the framework for previously military aid packages to Ukraine the Swedish Government will allocate financial support of EUR 63 million or approximately SEK 720 million to Ukraine. The financial contribution will cover EUR 20 million in support to Ukraine’s industrial base. This is based on a Danish model that aims to support procurements from Ukrainian industry in line with Ukraine’s proposals. The Government also intends to allocate approximately EUR 43 million in financial support to a number of multilateral initiatives to support Ukraine.

The Danish model, which Sweden intends to support, is designed to assist in procurements that the Ukrainian industry wishes to carry out. The Danish model includes mechanisms to ensure that the donated funds are used efficiently, and that Ukraine provides feedback on the usage of the delivered equipment. Previous Danish support under this model has enabled Ukraine to produce 18 units of a Ukrainian artillery system. 

By increasing production in Ukraine, the overall European defense industrial base is strengthened. A reinforced defense industrial base is necessary to meet the substantial needs resulting from the war in Ukraine and the European countries' efforts to build up their defence capabilities.

Press release: Sweden allocates EUR 63 million from previous support packages in financial support to Ukraine