Iris-T air defense system and Vector drones: Germany's new military aid package to Ukraine
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Germany has provided Ukraine with a new military aid package, including the IRIS-T air defense system and Vector drones, citing the German government.
The new aid package includes:
- One IRIS-T SLS air defense system
- 14,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition
- 10 unmanned surface vessels
- 16 Vector reconnaissance drones with spare parts
- Materials for defusing explosive devices
- Six highly mobile engineer excavators
- One Bergepanzer 2 armored recovery vehicle with spare parts
- 55,000 first aid kits
- 700 MK 556 assault rifles
- 10 HLR 338 precision rifles with ammunition
- 50 CR 308 rifles
Germany's assistance to Ukraine
Germany is a leading provider of military aid to Ukraine, delivering air defense systems, tanks, armored vehicles, ammunition of various calibers, and other military equipment. Training for Ukrainian soldiers is also conducted in Germany.
Previously, Germany announced the delivery of an additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, providing a quarter of its stock of these systems. However, Berlin has declined to supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles.
The last time Germany provided military aid to Ukraine was in early June this year, with the package including IRIS-T air defense systems, HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, and Leopard 1 tanks.
