NATO to Supply U.S.-Made Weapons to Ukraine with a New Funding Model

NATO Allies to Fund and Implement a New System for Providing U.S. Weapons to Ukraine

Key Points

• NATO member countries are creating a new funding mechanism to jointly finance and supply U.S.-made weapons to Ukraine.
• Ukraine will select weapons based on a "Priority Ukraine Requirements List (PURL)" in units of approximately $500 million.
• The goal is to deliver up to $10 billion in weapons, while also exploring ways to simplify the process.
• The initiative is being promoted by former U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
• The delivery timeline and specifics remain undetermined.

Background: NATO’s Evolving Support for Ukraine

Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, NATO member states have strengthened military support for Kyiv. As part of that effort, discussions are underway on a new funding model in which NATO finances the purchase of U.S. weapons.

Overview and Progress of the New Funding Mechanism

According to recent reports, NATO, the United States, and Ukraine are developing a joint framework that allows Ukraine to obtain U.S.-made weapons based on the Priority Ukraine Requirements List (PURL). Weapons will be delivered in tranches of roughly $500 million, aiming for a total of $10 billion. Each NATO country will coordinate which weapons to supply or finance, with leadership by Mark Rutte, the NATO Secretary General.

Simplifying U.S. Procedures and Speeding Up Replenishment

Sources indicate that NATO allies could bypass the complex U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process when donating their U.S.-made weapons to Ukraine. Prepayment would allow faster replenishment. Alternatively, countries may purchase weapons directly from the U.S. and send them to Ukraine.

The PEACE Act and a New Funding Framework

The proposed "PEACE Act" (Preventing Expansion of Armed Conflict in Europe Act) by the U.S. Republican Party includes a framework where allies deposit funds into a dedicated account managed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which would then be used to replenish donated weapons.

European Reactions and Economic Impact

Major European nations such as Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands support the initiative but remain cautious regarding the mechanism’s details and financial obligations. Germany plans to provide additional U.S.-made Patriot missile systems for air defense and is pushing forward with constitutional reforms to permit greater borrowing. This model could mark a shift from U.S.-dependent assistance to a more sustainable and Europe-led support framework.

Key Issues Ahead: Timeline and Legal Implementation

• Scheduling and delivery for each tranche (approx. $500 million)
• Detailed list of weapons to be provided (air defense, rockets, artillery, etc.)
• Legal formalization and institutionalization under NATO leadership
• Budgeting within the new 5% defense spending target

Conclusion: A Shift Toward a Europe-Led Support Model

This framework represents a new phase in which U.S.-made weapons are supplied while financial responsibility shifts to European powers. Spearheaded by former President Trump and Secretary General Rutte, this model clarifies NATO’s role as a central player in supporting Ukraine. Future focus will be on the delivery schedule, legal structure, and weapon selection process—critical factors for reinforcing Europe's defense cooperation and enhancing geopolitical influence.

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