The bulk of the €40 billion target will fund air defence systems and drone production
Representatives of Ukraine's defence ministry attended the 18th Steering Committee meeting of the Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform for Ukraine in Lviv. The event brought together over 100 delegates from partner nations and international organisations. This is reported by the portal PromPolitInform, citing information from the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
The key topic of discussion was securing €40 billion in international financing to cover Ukraine’s defence deficit in 2027. This amount is deemed necessary to consolidate progress and strengthen the country’s military standing.
The lion’s share of these funds will be allocated to two primary areas: unmanned aerial vehicles and air defence. Ukrainian officials are working to engage new donor countries and increase the quality of assistance to directly meet front-line requirements.
Immediate Four-Month Requirements for Defence Forces
Ukraine has outlined its urgent needs for the next four months to share with international partners. The list includes interceptor missiles for Patriot, IRIS-T, NASAMS, SAMP/T, and other air defence systems.
Additionally, the requested funding will support large-scale domestic production of interceptor drones, as well as middle- and deep-strike unmanned systems.
Platform for Aid Coordination
“This is the amount needed to consolidate progress and achieve stronger positions by 2027. The lion’s share of these funds falls into two areas: drones and air defence. We have a vision of how to cover this need,” said Oleksandr Plachynta, Head of the Main Directorate for International Defence Resources.
The Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform for Ukraine serves as a hub for coordinating international aid, aligning immediate national requirements, and supporting long-term recovery.
Today, the Platform unites 25 permanent and temporary members and observers. The Steering Committee comprises senior officials from Ukraine, G7 countries, and the European Union, with active involvement from international financial institutions.
Photo: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
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