Germany preparing new arms packages for Ukraine: Details
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Germany is preparing new large military aid packages for Ukraine. They may be provided in the first half of 2025, N-TV reports.
The agency, citing sources in government circles, notes that the new packages will include 22 Leopard 1 main battle tanks, 25 Marder infantry fighting vehicles, and another Iris-T SLM/SLS air defense system.
Also, according to N-TV, Ukraine will receive 16 howitzers, 2 additional Patriot launchers, and seven Gepard anti-aircraft guns with 120,000 rounds of ammunition.
“Ukraine will also receive 3,500 armed drones from Helsing, 6 armed Sea-King helicopters, and 250,000 artillery rounds of ammunition. In addition, there are several other weapons and equipment for the Ukrainian army,” the agency reports.
Germany's aid to Ukraine
Germany is one of Ukraine's main allies and leaders in providing military assistance. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Berlin has provided the Ukrainian army with tanks of various modifications, artillery, combat vehicles, shells, ammunition, and other weapons.
Germany has also provided Ukraine with means to strengthen its air defense. These are the latest Iris-T and Patriot air defense systems. According to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, Berlin is going to provide Ukraine with additional missiles for the Iris-T systems in the near future.
However, according to German media, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is blocking a new aid package for Ukraine before the Bundestag elections.
