Ukraine and Denmark Sign Agreement to Establish Defense Production in Denmark
In a major boost to Ukraine’s defense industrial resilience and European security cooperation, Ukraine and Denmark have signed a landmark agreement to launch joint defense production on Danish territory.
The Gaze reports on this with reference to the Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence.
The Letter of Intent, signed by Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and his Danish counterpart Troels Lund Poulsen on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague, paves the way for the establishment of Ukrainian defense manufacturing facilities in Denmark.
This initiative is set to deepen industrial integration between the two countries and enhance the broader transatlantic defense ecosystem.
As part of the agreement, the Danish government has committed 500 million Danish kroner (approximately €67 million) to accelerate the deployment of Ukrainian defense capabilities in Denmark.
These facilities will operate with one clear objective: to support and sustain the Ukrainian Armed Forces in their ongoing defense against Russian aggression.
“This is a pivotal step in the implementation of our “Build with Ukraine” initiative, first discussed at the previous Ramstein meeting,” said Minister Umerov. “It is not just about co-production, it is about building long-term resilience, strengthening supply chains, and fusing our defense innovation sectors.”
Minister Poulsen underscored the strategic importance of this partnership, noting that Denmark also stands to benefit from Ukraine’s battle-hardened technological know-how.
“By enabling Ukrainian defense companies to start production in Denmark, we are laying the foundation for close cooperation between the defense industries of both countries,” he stated. “This will also provide the Danish Armed Forces with access to Ukraine’s latest technologies and expertise.”
The agreement also envisages close coordination between Denmark’s Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Industry, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate the integration of Ukrainian firms into European defense value chains.
Ukrainian officials hailed the agreement as a vote of confidence and a blueprint for scalable cooperation. Both ministers emphasized that this is a tangible investment in the shared security of Ukraine, Denmark, and Europe at large.
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