Australia announces $70 million in arms funding for Ukraine through PURL initiative (opens original article in a new tab)

Australia announces $70 million in arms funding for Ukraine through the PURL initiative, becoming one of the first non-NATO states to contribute to the program.

• Australia will contribute 100 million AUD ($70 million) over 12 months to the PURL initiative for U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine.
• Australia became one of the first non-NATO states to fund the PURL program in December 2025.
• PURL enables NATO members and partners to purchase high-priority equipment for Ukraine, including systems like the PAC-3 missile.