NATO’s New Arms Deal Turns U.S. Military Aid for Ukraine Into a Revenue Stream

A bold new strategy lets the U.S. profit from arms sales to Ukraine—while NATO allies foot the bill. Here’s how the $65B aid program just got a business twist.

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2025 November 16 . 3:27 PM

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NATO’s New Arms Deal Turns U.S. Military Aid for Ukraine Into a Revenue Stream

The U.S. has shifted its military aid strategy to Ukraine, now generating revenue through NATO-backed arms transactions. This follows President Trump's decision to halt direct funding, with NATO countries jointly financing U.S.-made weapon deliveries worth billions.

The new framework sees NATO member states, including the Nordic and Baltic countries, Germany, Poland, and Croatia, financing U.S. weapons purchases for Ukraine. The U.S. sells these arms at a 10% markup to offset logistical costs, generating revenue while supporting Ukraine.

Since early 2022, the U.S. has provided approximately $65.6 billion in bilateral military support to Ukraine. Other NATO allies have also contributed, with the Nordic and Baltic states alone funding $500 million under the Purl Initiative, and Germany committing another $500 million. By mid-September, the Pentagon had approved the first two arms shipments, totaling $500 million.

The new military aid framework for Ukraine benefits both the U.S. and its NATO allies. It allows the U.S. to generate revenue while supporting Ukraine, and enables NATO countries to collectively fund weapons purchases, demonstrating their commitment to Ukrainian sovereignty.