Defense minister reports on Ramstein meeting: 15 nations to strengthen Ukraine's military
Photo: Denys Shmyhal, Minister of Defense of Ukraine (Getty Images)
Ukraine will continue receiving military support from its allies in 2026. 15 countries made specific commitments, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Shmyhal recalled that in 2025, partners pledged nearly $5 billion to Ukrainian defense production and another $5 billion for the purchase of US weapons for Ukraine. These were record amounts, and maintaining this momentum in 2026 is crucial.
"During today's Ramstein meeting, we received important commitments from partners regarding long-term support for Ukraine," he said.
According to Shmyhal, the aid will include:
Germany will provide €11.5 billion in 2026 to support Ukraine's defense, focusing on air defense, drones, and artillery ammunition. Ukraine has already received new Patriot and IRIS-T systems.
The United Kingdom allocated £600 million in 2025 to strengthen Ukraine's air defense using frozen Russian assets, partner funds, and the national budget.
Canada will provide an additional CAD 30 million for Ukrainian drones, AIM-9 missiles, electro-optical sensors, and other military aid.
The Netherlands will allocate €700 million for drones, including €400 million for Ukrainian-made products.
Montenegro is preparing contributions to the PURL program and NSATU fund in support of Ukraine.
Denmark will make a new contribution to PURL with a focus on Ukrainian aviation and deliver the 29th aid package worth €250 million, covering drones, air defense systems, and support for Ukraine’s air force.
Estonia will continue to support Ukraine at a minimum of 0.25% of GDP (€142 million) and contribute €9 million to the IT coalition.
Latvia will maintain aid at 0.25% of GDP (€110 million), focusing on drones, electronic warfare systems, and the PURL program.
Lithuania will provide over €220 million in 2026, including contributions to PURL, the Patriot program, the Czech initiative, and demining coalition efforts.
Luxembourg will allocate €100 million in 2026 and make a second contribution of €15 million to PURL.
New Zealand will provide $15 million for the PURL program.
Norway plans approximately $7 billion in total military aid in 2026, including support for US air defense systems and the Czech initiative.
Poland will supply 155mm artillery shells and implement joint projects with Ukraine under the SAFE initiative.
Portugal will contribute to the Czech initiative and provide €10 million for drones.
Czechia has already funded the delivery of 760,000 artillery shells for 2026 under the Czech initiative.
Patriot systems from Germany
Earlier, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that Germany had delivered two additional Patriot systems to Ukraine, previously announced in August.
He also said that Ukraine had already received its ninth IRIS-T system from Germany.
