Key facts
- Denmark has delivered 50,000 rounds of 20 mm ammunition for Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets.
- The ammunition is for the 20 mm M61 Vulcan rotary cannons on the F-16s.
- Ukrainian pilots are using the ammunition to intercept Russian jet-powered drones.
- Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway have supplied Ukraine with approximately 50 F-16 fighter jets.
Denmark has supplied Ukraine with 50,000 rounds of 20 mm ammunition for its F-16 fighter jets, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced on October 23, 2026. The ammunition is intended for the 20 mm M61 Vulcan rotary cannons on the F-16s, which are used for close-range engagements. Ukrainian pilots are utilizing this ammunition to intercept Russian jet-powered drones, which are often too fast for interceptor drones. President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously stated on October 5, 2026, that Ukraine was actively seeking additional 20 mm rounds for its F-16 fleet. Denmark, along with the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway, has collectively provided around 50 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.