Australia Pledges $100 Million More in Military Aid for Ukraine

The latest amount brings total Australian support for Ukraine to more than $1.8 billion.

Ukrainian servicemen of the 33rd separate mechanised brigade take part in an honorary ceremony to receive brigade patches in an undisclosed location in Ukraine on Aug. 3, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Genya Savilov/AFP

The Australian government has announced it will provide an additional $100 million in funding to help Ukraine purchase military equipment as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s invasion.

The funding will be delivered through two contributions of $50 million over the next 12 months.

Australia’s ambassador to NATO, former defence force chief Angus Campbell, announced the commitment at a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in Brussels.

The funding follows a $50 million contribution to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) in December 2025 and brings Australia’s overall support to over $1.8 billion, including more than $1.6 billion in military assistance.

Australia was the first non-NATO contributor, alongside New Zealand, to the PURL initiative.

Defence Minister Richard Marles said the funding would help Ukraine secure critical military equipment.

“In partnership with NATO, Australia is supporting Ukraine to secure the critical military equipment and capabilities it needs to defend itself, including air defence capabilities and munitions,” he said.

Marles said Australia would continue supporting Ukraine despite the conflict entering its fifth year.

“What happens in Ukraine matters here in the Indo-Pacific, which is why it is so important for Australia to stay the course and continue to stand with Ukraine until they find peace on their terms,” he said.

Australia has gradually increased its financial assistance, equipment supply, and troop training for Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in 2022.

It continues to participate in the Coalition of the Willing, a group of more than 35 countries providing support for Ukraine.

Apart from providing financial support, Australian Defence Force personnel continue to train Ukrainian troops under Operation Kudu. Currently, training is taking place in Poland as part of the multinational Operation Legio, led by Norway.

“Our ongoing contribution ensures that Ukraine is receiving the support it needs to make a tangible difference in its defence against Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked aggression,” Marles said.

G7 Leaders Reaffirm Ukraine Support

US President Donald Trump used the meeting to call for a negotiated end to the conflict, saying both Russia and Ukraine had suffered heavy losses.

“Russia should make a deal. Russia has lost tremendous amounts of people and so has Ukraine,” he said.

Trump also held a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other G7 leaders.

The G7 leaders also warned of the risks of economic coercion and supply chain dependence, reiterating efforts to reduce vulnerabilities in critical sectors.

They issued a statement saying they “stand united” in their “unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.”

“We reaffirm our solidarity with the Ukrainian population suffering from attacks on their critical infrastructure and cultural heritage,” they said.