A year of PURL: nearly $7 billion for deliveries of critical weapons to Ukraine
PURL has become one of the key mechanisms for meeting Ukraine's critical needs for US-made weapons and defence equipment.
Over the past year, 29 countries have joined the initiative: 26 NATO member states and 3 partner countries. Total contributions have reached $6.7 billion. This has funded more than ten weapons packages for the Defence Forces of Ukraine.
One of the most important results of PURL is supplying Ukraine with interceptors for Patriot systems. These are critical for protecting cities, civilians and critical infrastructure from Russian ballistic attacks.
Today, around 95% of Patriot interceptors, such as PAC-3, reach Ukraine through the PURL mechanism.
What PURL is
PURL, the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, is a US and NATO initiative that allows Alliance members and partners to fund deliveries of critically important US-made weapons and equipment to Ukraine.
The mechanism, launched in July 2025, works on the basis of a priority list of needs drawn up by Ukraine and agreed with the United States and NATO. It covers weapons that the front line critically needs and that cannot always be quickly replaced with European equivalents.
Partner contributions
In 2025 and 2026, the largest contributions under PURL came from:
- Norway, $1.36 billion;
- the Netherlands, $1.163 billion;
- Germany, $900 million;
- Canada, $834 million;
- Sweden, $546 million.
Total contributions under the initiative have reached $6.7 billion.
How the mechanism works
Ukraine identifies the critical needs of the Defence Forces, including air defence systems, interceptor missiles, artillery ammunition and other strategic components.
Ukraine, the United States and NATO then agree packages of US weapons worth around $500 million each.
NATO members and partners make financial contributions to a joint package. The United States uses these funds to deliver the necessary weapons, equipment and ammunition to Ukraine.
Why PURL matters for Ukraine’s defence
PURL makes it possible to meet critical front-line needs faster. The mechanism ensures that partner resources are used as precisely as possible, on exactly what Ukraine needs right now.
PURL also simplifies administrative coordination. Partner contributions are pooled around agreed priorities, which reduces duplication of effort and makes assistance more effective.
Patriot interceptors — a critical priority
Air defence remains one of Ukraine's main defence priorities. Russia is stepping up ballistic missile strikes on Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure. To counter this threat, Ukraine needs interceptor missiles for Patriot systems.
PURL has become the key channel for supplying Ukraine with these interceptors. Around 95% of Patriot missiles reach Ukraine through the purchase of US weapons by European countries under PURL.
PURL has a direct impact on Ukraine's ability to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles and save lives.
The next goal — stable funding
Steady deliveries of critically important weapons require regular contributions from partners. This will make it possible to meet the needs of the Defence Forces systematically, including for air defence missiles, artillery ammunition and other items that have a direct impact on the situation on the battlefield.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is grateful to the United States, NATO, the teams that keep the PURL mechanism running, and every country contributing to the initiative.