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Europe Funds First US Arms Shipments to Ukraine Through NATO PURL Mechanism

NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe is overseeing biweekly deliveries of US arms to match Ukraine’s urgent needs after the Netherlands financed the first package of Patriot components under PURL, followed by a $500 million Nordic pledge

Overview

  • The Netherlands became the first NATO member to finance a €500 million US arms package under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, securing Patriot missile components and other air defense gear for frontline deployment.
  • Sweden, Denmark and Norway collectively pledged $500 million to fund a second PURL package that includes air defense systems, anti-tank weapons, ammunition and spare parts for Ukraine.
  • NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Alexus Grynkewich, is validating each package to ensure deliveries correspond to Ukraine’s highest-priority battlefield requirements.
  • Shipments sourced from US stockpiles are slated for dispatch every two to three weeks, with the first deliveries scheduled for August 2025.
  • Additional NATO allies are expected to announce further contributions to the PURL initiative in the coming weeks, enhancing the collective burden-sharing framework for Ukraine’s defense.