Ukraine's Parliament Approves ₴324.7 Billion Defense Boost for 2025

The law leans on international assistance, notably €6 billion in ERA loans, to accelerate procurement for the armed forces.

Overview

Lawmakers passed bill No.14103 in first reading and in full, with 297 votes in favor, formally expanding this year’s defense budget.
Allocations include ₴210.9 billion for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and ₴99.1 billion for weapons and ammunition procurement, plus ₴8.1 billion for the National Guard.
Targeted outlays provide ₴4.3 billion for drone purchases via the State Special Communications Service and funds for the SBU (₴1.3 billion), State Special Transport Service (₴918 million), Border Guard (₴83 million), GUR (₴28.8 million) and the Foreign Intelligence Service (₴8 million).
The package is financed chiefly by ₴294.3 billion in international aid, including ERA loans, alongside ₴10.4 billion in non‑military spending cuts and an expected ₴20 billion from higher PIT and military levy receipts.
The move follows a July amendment that added ₴412.3 billion for defense, underscoring continued wartime budget adjustments.