--- title: "US Prepares Request to NATO for Additional Weapons Financing for Ukraine: $2 Billion Deficit" description: "The US intends to ask NATO allies in November to additionally finance the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine. The funding deficit for agreed packages under the PURL program is estimated at about $2 billion." date: 2026-11-03T08:58:58.019Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/us-to-ask-nato-to-finance-ukraine-weapons tags: [nato, ukraine, military-aid, purl, patriot-missiles, us-policy] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # US Prepares Request to NATO for Additional Weapons Financing for Ukraine: $2 Billion Deficit ![US President Donald Trump sits at a desk in the White House during a meeting](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/03/ssha-poprosit-nato-finansirovat-oruzhie-dlya-ukrainy/ssha-poprosit-nato-finansirovat-oruzhie-dlya-ukrainy-1.webp) ## Key Points - The US may submit a request to NATO allies as early as November for additional weapons financing for Ukraine under the PURL program. - According to Bloomberg sources, the funding deficit for already agreed weapon packages is around $2 billion. - Washington continues to supply weapons to Ukraine even before allies transfer payments, which could exacerbate the deficit. - Kyiv points to the irregularity of Patriot missile deliveries (about 12 per month) and asks partners to transfer munitions from their own stocks this winter. - Germany and the UK are searching for additional Patriot missiles in partner reserves; NATO states that PURL deliveries are proceeding without delays. ### Washington Prepares Request for Allies According to Bloomberg sources familiar with closed-door discussions, the United States intends in the near future — potentially as early as November 2026 — to submit a request to NATO allies for additional funding to procure American weaponry for Ukraine. Certain partner states have reportedly already been given to understand that they will be approached for co-financing of supplies. The exact sum Washington aims to secure has not yet been disclosed, but Bloomberg interlocutors estimate that approximately $2 billion is missing for already agreed weapon packages. ### PURL Program Mechanics and Growing Deficit The issue concerns the PURL program, under which European partners pay for American weapons that are subsequently transferred to the Ukrainian army. A key problem highlighted by Bloomberg is that the US continues to supply weapons to Ukraine even when allies have not yet transferred funds for payment. Consequently, the funding deficit could grow, especially if the Pentagon decides to increase delivery volumes. In effect, Washington is asking allies to “catch up” with money for supplies that have already been manufactured or agreed upon. ### Patriot Missiles: Kyiv's Stance The issue of supplying American missiles for Patriot air defense systems has recently become one of the most acute in US-Ukraine relations. In October, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine receives only about 12 such missiles per month, and Washington has still not approved a portion of already paid-for shipments. Later, he reported that the US approved a potential sale to Ukraine of 500 PAC-3 interceptor missiles worth $2.1 billion. However, these missiles, according to him, may arrive only in a few years, which is why Ukraine asked partners to transfer munitions from their own stocks this winter; the president estimated the minimum requirement for this period at 100 missiles per month. ### Europe and NATO Response Meanwhile, European allies are seeking ways to strengthen Ukrainian air defense: Germany and the UK are working on finding additional Patriot missiles in partners' stockpiles. NATO assured that arms deliveries paid for by European countries under the PURL program are continuing without delays. At the same time, Bloomberg emphasizes that Washington's intentions to attract additional funds indicate that the American side continues to participate in arming Ukraine, despite tensions between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. ## Accounts differ ### Progress and regularity of arms deliveries under the PURL program - **NATO:** Arms deliveries paid for by European countries under the PURL program are continuing without delays. ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ssha-hochut-poprositi-soyuznikiv-nato-bilshe-1793695990.html)) - **Ukraine (Volodymyr Zelenskyy):** Ukraine receives only about 12 Patriot missiles per month, and Washington has still not approved a portion of already paid shipments. ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ssha-hochut-poprositi-soyuznikiv-nato-bilshe-1793695990.html)) - **Ukrainian official (speaking to The Washington Post):** Arms deliveries to Kyiv are irregular and there are no guarantees of their future arrival. ([news.rambler.ru](https://news.rambler.ru/army/57348679-bloomberg-ssha-hotyat-chtoby-strany-nato-uvelichili-vznosy-na-vooruzhenie-ukrainy/)) *Where they agree:* Arms deliveries to Ukraine under the PURL program are taking place — both sides acknowledge this. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [США хотят попросить союзников по НАТО больше денег на оружие для Украины, - Bloomberg](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ssha-hochut-poprositi-soyuznikiv-nato-bilshe-1793695990.html) - Base origin: US request to NATO, ~$2B deficit, PURL program, Zelenskyy's statements on 12 Patriot missiles/month and approval of 500 PAC-3s for $2.1B, NATO's stance on deliveries without delays. - [Дыра в $2 млрд: США хотят попросить у союзников по НАТО денег на оружие для Киева](https://life.ru/p/dyra-v-2-mlrd-ssha-hotyat-poprosit-u-soyuznikov-po-nato-deneg-na-oruzhie-dlya) - Confirms the ~$2B deficit, PURL program, approval of 500 PAC-3 MSE sales for $2.1B funded by Canada, Germany, and Norway via JUMPSTART. - [Bloomberg: США хотят, чтобы страны НАТО увеличили взносы на вооружение Украины](https://news.rambler.ru/army/57348679-bloomberg-ssha-hotyat-chtoby-strany-nato-uvelichili-vznosy-na-vooruzhenie-ukrainy/) - Confirms planned November request and PURL program; adds Washington Post Ukrainian official's statement on irregular deliveries and lack of guarantees. - [«Деньги вперёд»: США требуют от НАТО оплаты ракет к Patriot для Киева](https://topwar.ru/292833-dengi-vpered-ssha-trebujut-ot-nato-oplaty-raket-k-patriot-dlja-kieva.html) - Retelling of Bloomberg article on US intentions to demand increased funding for the PURL program from NATO. ## FAQ ### What is the PURL program and how does it work? PURL is a mechanism whereby European partners pay for American weaponry, which is then transferred to the Ukrainian army. Bloomberg estimates that roughly $2 billion is currently missing for these agreed-upon packages. ### When might the US submit a request to allies? According to Bloomberg sources, Washington could send the respective request as early as November 2026; some allied nations have already been signaled about plans to approach them for additional funding. ### How many Patriot missiles does Ukraine receive, according to Kyiv? Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in October that Ukraine receives only about 12 Patriot missiles per month, while Washington has yet to approve some pre-paid shipments. Simultaneously, he reported the approval of a potential sale of 500 PAC-3 interceptor missiles worth $2.1 billion, which may only arrive in several years.