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Ukraine and Denmark are deepening cooperation in defense manufacturing as both countries seek to accelerate weapons production and strengthen Ukraine’s battlefield capabilities.
According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held talks with Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen on expanding joint defense initiatives and maintaining Ukraine’s operational advantage across multiple domains of the war, UATV English reports.
A central topic of the discussions was the procurement of Ukrainian-made drones, including interceptor UAVs designed to counter Russian aerial threats. The ministers also reviewed the expansion of the so-called Danish Model, a mechanism that allows partner countries to finance weapons production directly inside Ukraine.
Since its launch in 2024, the program has attracted roughly $3 billion for Ukraine’s defense industry, supporting the production of more than 200,000 drones, thousands of electronic warfare systems, Ukrainian missile programs, and other military equipment.
Kyiv is seeking to broaden the model further, arguing that direct investment in domestic production allows weapons to reach frontline units faster while simultaneously strengthening Ukraine’s long-term defense-industrial base.
The two ministers also discussed establishing new defense production facilities in Denmark to manufacture equipment for Ukraine’s Armed Forces. Officials described the initiative as mutually beneficial, providing Ukraine with additional military capabilities while giving Denmark access to technologies tested in modern high-intensity warfare.
Another key issue was the proposed Drone Deal between Ukraine and Denmark, which would streamline technology transfers, facilitate joint development projects, and accelerate cooperation in unmanned systems and related defense technologies.
Missile production was also high on the agenda. Danish support for expanding Ukrainian missile manufacturing capabilities was discussed alongside preparations for a future Ukrainian anti-ballistic missile defense project.
As part of that effort, Kyiv invited Denmark to contribute radar technologies that could become a critical component of a future domestic missile defense architecture.
Fedorov emphasized the importance of securing additional assistance ahead of the next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, expected in June, to ensure continued implementation of Ukraine’s defense strategy.
The talks reflect a broader trend toward integrating Ukraine’s rapidly expanding defense industry with European partners, moving beyond traditional arms deliveries toward joint production, technology sharing, and long-term industrial cooperation.
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