European Commission allocates the first €3.9 billion tranche for drone procurement for Ukraine under the Ukraine Support Loan
The European Commission has allocated an initial €3.9 billion for the procurement of drones to support the Defence Forces of Ukraine. This is the first tranche of a €6 billion defence package approved to support drone procurement.
The funding is being provided under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, a European Union loan mechanism.
€60 billion in EU defence support for Ukraine
The Ukraine Support Loan provides €90 billion in support for Ukraine over 2026–2027. Of this amount, €30 billion is allocated to budget support, while €60 billion is earmarked for defence support.
In 2026, €28.3 billion from the defence component is to be directed towards strengthening Ukraine's defence industrial capabilities.
Drones are a critical priority for the frontline
Rapid funding for drone procurement is a critical support priority for Ukraine.
Ukrainian-made drones have already proven effective in combat. Scaling up drone procurement will enable Ukraine to meet the needs of its military units more rapidly while strengthening the country's defence industry.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine expresses its gratitude to EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas, the European Commission, and the EU Member States for decisions that translate financial support into real capabilities for Ukrainian warriors.