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Speaker outlines Denmark's procurement model to fund Ukrainian defense, cites pilot deliveries and multi-year support

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission): House Commission · December 17, 2025
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Summary

An unidentified speaker described a Danish government-to-government procurement model that directs donations to Ukraine's defense industry, citing a pilot delivery of 18 artillery pieces and projected funding of about $627 million in 2024 and nearly $2 billion in 2025; several transcript terms and dates were unclear or not specified.

An unidentified speaker told the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe that Denmark has been "steadfast in their support to Ukraine" since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion and ranks among countries with the highest per-capita monetary donations.

The speaker said Denmark views a robust Ukrainian defense as integral to Danish security and is increasing its own military spending "to reach the 5% pledge," while continuing material support for Ukraine. The transcript does not specify the metric for the "5% pledge." The speaker said that strengthening Denmark's defense and supporting Ukraine are "not mutually exclusive."

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