Germany sends new aid package to Ukraine
Photo: Germany sends a new aid package to Ukraine (defence-ua.com)
Germany has provided Ukraine with a new military aid package, which includes IRIS-T air defense missiles, ammunition, drones, demining equipment, and more, according to the official website of the German government.
The updated list of equipment delivered to Ukraine was published on May 7, the first day of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's new government.
The list includes 66 MRAP (mine-resistant ambush protected) vehicles, 4 kinetic protection vehicles, and 3 Zuzana-2 wheeled howitzers.
Ukraine also received:
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IRIS-T SLM air defense missiles
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Ammunition for Leopard-2 main battle tanks
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Nearly 40,000 rounds for Gepard anti-aircraft guns
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27,000 artillery shells (155mm)
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1,000 artillery shells (122mm)
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70 Vector reconnaissance drones with spare parts
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150 HF-1 armed drones
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20 unmanned ground vehicles
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6 Bergepanzer-2 vehicles with spare parts
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4 WISENT-1 mine-clearing vehicles with spare parts
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2 demining plows
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41 ground surveillance radar systems
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Dozens of laser rangefinders, infrared binoculars, diver scooters, and vehicles for border guards
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RGW 90 anti-tank guns
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G3 and MK 556 assault rifles
Germany's support for Ukraine
As previously reported, Germany is preparing new major military aid packages for Ukraine, expected to be delivered in the first half of 2025. These packages will include air defense systems, tanks, and howitzers.
In March, the German government updated its military aid list for Ukraine, which included three Gepard systems, IRIS-T missiles, and ammunition.
Additionally, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier signed a law providing for multibillion-euro investments in defense and infrastructure. This legislation also unlocks €3 billion in military aid for Ukraine.
