Leopard, Marder, howitzers, and drones: Germany updates its assistance list to Ukraine
Illustrative photo: Leopard 1A5 tank (Getty Images)
On Thursday, October 17, the German government updated its list of military aid to Ukraine, which includes Leopard 1A5 tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles.
The updated list of military aid from Germany to Ukraine, released on October 17, includes 8 Leopard 1A5 tanks provided jointly with Denmark, 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles, 6 Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers, one BEAVER bridgelayer tank, two WISENT 1 armored engineering vehicles, and four mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles.
Additionally, Germany supplied Ukraine with more ammunition for the Leopard 1, Leopard 2, and Marder vehicles, 24,000 artillery shells, Sea Sparrow missiles, IRIS-T SLM air defense system missiles, and 30 Vector reconnaissance drones.
The list also includes 100 portable mine-clearing systems H-PEMBS, 90 mine detectors, one mine plow, two mobile antenna mast systems, 57 laser rangefinders, 3,000 RGW 90 anti-tank grenade launchers, and 25,000 rounds of 40mm ammunition.
Among other equipment, Germany provided 75,000 tourniquets, 460 MK 556 assault rifles, 90 HLR 338 sniper rifles with ammunition, 30 CR 308 rifles, and 3,000 SFP9 pistols.
Germany also announced the delivery of AIM-9L/I-1 Sidewinder missiles, two TRML-4D air surveillance radar systems, 4,000 combat drones, 360 SONGBIRD reconnaissance drones, an additional 42,000 rounds of 40mm ammunition, and winter clothing for Ukrainian forces.
Germany's assistance to Ukraine
In August, the media reported that, under the directive of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, new requests for funding assistance to Ukraine would not be approved. However, approximately 8 billion euros have been allocated in Germany for military support to Ukraine in 2024.
At the same time, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the German government would be able to find additional resources to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine in 2024.
