The United States has approved the sale of multiple Patriot air-defence systems and other weapons to NATO ally Denmark, which plans to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

The US State Department approved the deal, valued at $8.5 billion, which includes six launchers, radar and guidance systems, and corresponding missiles

Denmark and other NATO members aim to supply Ukraine with advanced weapons systems to bolster its defences against Russian attacks. Since Denmark does not operate Patriot systems, it must purchase them from the United States. The Netherlands has also bought Patriots to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences.

Kiev has repeatedly requested Patriot systems from Western allies in recent months to better protect its cities from Russian airstrikes.

With the US reluctant to fund additional weapons deliveries to Ukraine, NATO partners are buying US systems and transferring them to Ukrainian forces.

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