Leopard tanks, sea drones and Cerber: Belgium unveils €1B aid package for Ukraine

According to the report, the majority of the aid — 645 million euros — comes from Belgian sources.

"Producing through our own industry means that a significant portion of the funds returns to the Belgian economy and supports employment in the country’s defense sector," said Franken.

According to the report, the new aid package will include the rapid delivery of around 100 armored ambulances and Unimog transport vehicles.

Belgium will also provide Ukraine with five unmanned surface vessels, as well as other drones, helmets, medical equipment, portable drone detection systems, night vision goggles, and protective gear against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.

The package will also include over 16,000 weapons and artillery units, along with 20 upgraded Cerber air defense systems and a Leopard battle tank equipped with a modernized turret for testing purposes.

In addition, Belgium will invest in training Ukrainian technicians to service F-16 fighter jets as part of the international coalition, in cooperation with the Belgian defense industry. The country also supports the launch of production facilities for 70mm rockets in Ukraine, in collaboration with local companies. Software support is also being provided.

Belgium's support for Ukraine

Belgium has been assisting Ukraine across military, humanitarian, and financial sectors.

In early April, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot, and Defense Minister Theo Francken visited Kyiv.

During the visit, the Belgian prime minister announced a 1 billion euro defense aid package for Ukraine. He also discussed the potential delivery of F-16 fighter jets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.