Canada Commits $200 Million to New NATO Military Equipment Package for Ukraine

Canada has strengthened its support for Ukraine with a new funding package for critical military equipment, Defence Minister David J. McGuinty announced today. The government will contribute CAD $200 million toward a new set of urgently needed military capabilities sourced from the United States under NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.

The full PURL package, valued at USD $500 million, includes technologies and equipment specifically requested by Ukraine to reinforce its defence against Russia’s ongoing invasion. These items include air defence systems, ammunition, and other essential military capabilities that the U.S. can supply at scale.

Launched in August 2025, the PURL initiative is designed to fast-track Ukraine’s most pressing defence needs by coordinating contributions from NATO Allies. Canada highlighted the importance of the multinational effort and signaled its continued commitment to evaluating further support.

Today’s announcement follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s earlier decision to fully fund a previous PURL package, bringing Canada’s total contributions to PURL to approximately CAD $892 million.

Since February 2022, Canada has provided more than $6.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine and $22 billion in total support, underscoring its long-term pledge to stand with Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Quotes from Canadian Ministers

Defence Minister David J. McGuinty emphasized Canada’s steadfast position:
“By contributing to this PURL package, we are ensuring Ukraine receives the advanced capabilities it urgently needs. This reflects Canada’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine, our NATO Allies, and Euro-Atlantic security.”

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand added:
“Through this second contribution to the NATO PURL initiative, Canada joins Allies in delivering critical capabilities that Ukraine needs now.”

Background: Canada’s Previous Military Aid to Ukraine

Canada has already supplied a wide range of advanced military assistance, including:

Leopard 2A4 tanks

Armoured vehicles and combat support vehicles

NASAMS air defence system

Drones and high-resolution surveillance cameras

Satellite imagery and communications equipment

Artillery systems, missiles, and ammunition

Medical supplies and winter gear

With today’s contribution, Canada reaffirms its role as a key supporter in Ukraine’s defence and long-term resilience.