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Sweden, Norway and Canada to announce defence package for Ukraine, Sweden says

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Posted on June 18, 2026

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· Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Sweden, Norway and Canada to announce defence package for Ukraine, Sweden says

International Defence Support for Ukraine

Announcement of the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) Package

HELSINKI, June 18 (Reuters) - Sweden, Norway and Canada will announce a new Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) package to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons, Sweden's Defence Minister Pal Jonson said in Brussels on Thursday.

Sweden's Financial Contribution

Sweden's contribution to the package will be $108 million, the Nordic country's defence ministry said in a statement.

Contributions from Norway and Canada

It was not immediately known how much the two other countries will contribute.

Reporting and Editing Credits

(Reporting by Essi Lehto, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

Sweden, Norway and Canada will jointly launch a PURL arms package to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons, as confirmed by Sweden’s Defence Minister Pål Jonson in Brussels.
The PURL mechanism enables allies to finance and deliver U.S. stockpiled military equipment to address Ukraine’s most urgent operational needs (en.wikipedia.org).
Sweden has repeatedly signaled readiness to extend its contributions under PURL and urged other nations to sustain or increase their support amid declines in military aid (arabnews.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are involved in the new defence package for Ukraine?

Sweden, Norway, and Canada are involved in announcing the new defence package for Ukraine.

What does the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) package include?

The PURL package includes the supply of U.S. weapons to Ukraine.

Who confirmed the defence package announcement in Brussels?

Sweden's Defence Minister Pal Jonson confirmed the announcement in Brussels.

When will the defence package for Ukraine be announced?

The announcement is set to be made in Brussels on Thursday.

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Sweden, Norway and Canada to announce defence package for Ukraine, Sweden says

Sweden, Norway and Canada to announce defence package for Ukraine, Sweden says

International Defence Support for Ukraine

Announcement of the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) Package

Sweden's Financial Contribution

Contributions from Norway and Canada

Reporting and Editing Credits

Key Takeaways

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