Initiatives from other countries
Updated
Sweden contributes to several initiatives that various countries have undertaken in support of Ukraine.
German air defence project
The Immediate Action on Air Defence initiative led by Germany aims to support Ukraine’s air defence with donations of various air defence systems and to assist the countries that have chosen to donate air defence systems to Ukraine through joint funding. Sweden expressed interest in participating in the initiative in late 2024 and has thus far given SEK 300 million to help Romania replace the Patriot system components that it donated to Ukraine.
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.
In March 2024, the Government decided that Sweden would contribute to the Czech initiative by providing approximately EUR 30 million in support. This contribution was part of Sweden’s 15th military support package to Ukraine.
Press release: Sweden supports Czech ammunition initiative for artillery shells to Ukraine
On 22 May 2025, the Government decided to allocate an additional SEK 550 million to the Czech initiative. This will be funded as part of Sweden’s 19th military support package to Ukraine.
Press release: Sweden contributes SEK 4.8 billion to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capability
Estonian initiative
Estonia has undertaken an initiative similar to Czechia’s that also aims to co-finance ammunition procurement.
On 22 May 2025, the Government decided to allocate SEK 546 million to the Estonian initiative.
Those funds will be taken from Sweden’s 19th military support package to Ukraine and disbursed by the Swedish Armed Forces to the competent authority in Estonia.
Press release: Sweden contributes SEK 4.8 billion to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capability
Danish model
The Danish model aims to support procurement of materiel that Ukraine needs from the Ukrainian defence industry. This model also includes financial support for other procurements of materiel for Ukraine.
It includes mechanisms that ensure that the funds donated are used effectively, and Ukraine provides feedback about its experiences using the materiel delivered.
By increasing production in Ukraine, the collective European industrial base will also be strengthened. A strong defence industrial base is needed to address the major needs brought on by the war in Ukraine, and for European countries to be able to build up their own defence capability.
In October 2024, the Government decided to donate approximately SEK 720 million in financial support to Ukraine via the Danish model as part of Sweden’s 17th military support package.
On 20 February 2025, the Government decided to provide an additional SEK 2 billion in financial support via the Danish model as part of Sweden’s 18th military support package.
On 22 May 2025, the Government decided once again to give financial support to Ukraine via the Danish model as part of Sweden’s 19th military support package to Ukraine. This support will amount to over SEK 1 billion for the procurement of materiel from the Ukrainian defence industry. Sweden will also provide approximately SEK 418 million to co-finance procurement of materiel to support the build-up of Ukraine’s ground combat capability. The funds will be disbursed by the Swedish Armed Forces to the competent authority in Denmark.
Press release: Sweden contributes SEK 4.8 billion to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capability
American initiatives
US President Donald Trump announced on 14 July 2025 that the United States will supply Ukraine with defence material, in the form of several support packages. NATO will coordinate the implementation and ensure that the contents of the package meet the most urgent needs of Ukraine. NATO Allies and partners provide the funding.
At a press conference on 5 August 2025 the Swedish Government announced that Sweden has decided to provide USD 275 million to finance an entire support package of US military materiel, with a total value of USD 500 million, together with Denmark and Norway.
Press release: Major Swedish contribution for military support package to Ukraine
On the 13 February the Swedish Government announced that Sweden is contributing USD 100 million to the US support package Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL). Together with the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom, Sweden will fund a joint support package totalling USD 500 million aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defence capabilities.
The US has also initiated a programme for the procurement of American made equipment for Ukraine, the Joint Ukraine Multinational Program – Services, Training, and Articles Rapid Timeline (JUMPSTART). The programme enables the procurement of robots, ammunition, spare parts for combat aircraft systems and other equipment from American manufacturers. On 2 October 2025, the Government announced that Sweden would disburse SEK 256 million to the programme.
Press release: Disbursements of SEK 916 million to support Ukraine
Dutch initiative
The Netherlands has taken the initiative to procure sensors requested by Ukraine to track down drones and has asked other countries to contribute co-financing to enable the procurement. On 2 October 2025, the Government announced that Sweden would provide SEK 110 million to the initiative.
Press release: Disbursements of SEK 916 million to support Ukraine
