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- The West is struggling to give Ukraine the weapons it needs — but there may be a solution (newsbreak.com)
Western allies are using the “Danish Model” to support Ukraine’s weapons production. Countries like Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Lithuania are funding Ukrainian contracts with domestic manufacturers.
This approach aims to make Ukraine self-sufficient in weapons production. Ukraine has a strong defense industry, capable of producing weapons at lower costs and with specific modifications.
President Zelenskyy has criticized delays in Western military aid, emphasizing the need for both quality and quantity in weaponry. The war has highlighted the importance of both high-tech equipment and stockpiles.
Russia has also sought assistance from allies, receiving weapons and troops from North Korea and dual-use goods from China. Russia’s gains in eastern Ukraine demonstrate the need for Ukraine to strengthen its defense industry with the support of Western allies.