Missiles for IRIS-T and Vector drones: Germany delivers military aid to Ukraine

The list specifies that Ukraine has received six Bergerpanzer 2 armored recovery vehicles from Germany.

Additionally, four Kinetic Defence Vehicles were delivered — an advanced version of a new counter-drone system. Earlier reports indicated that Ukraine would receive a configuration equipped with an M134D machine gun chambered in 7.62 × 51 mm.

Equipment:

• 3 Zuzana 155mm self-propelled howitzers

• 4 WiSENT 1 mine-clearing vehicles

• 66 FFG MRAP armored vehicles

• 3 vehicles for border guards

Drones:

• 10 Sonobot 5 unmanned surface vessels

• 70 Vector reconnaissance UAVs

• 150 HF-1 strike drones

Ammunition and weapons:

• Missiles for IRIS-T SLM and SLS air defense systems

• 917 RGW 90 anti-tank rocket launchers

• 3,769 G3 rifles

• 800 MK 556 assault rifles

• 27,000 rounds of 155mm artillery shells

• 38,000 rounds for Gepard systems

• Ammunition for Leopard 2 tanks

• 1,000 rounds of 122mm shells

Other:

• 41 ground surveillance radars

• 2 mine plows

• 92 infrared binoculars

• 187 laser rangefinders

• 150,000 tourniquets

• 1,300 sleeping bags

• 55 underwater scooters

• Spare parts for Bergerpanzer 2 armored recovery vehicles

Germany’s aid to Ukraine

Earlier this year, it was reported that Germany is preparing new large military aid packages for Ukraine, which may be delivered in the first half of 2025.

Discussions are also ongoing in Germany regarding the possible transfer of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Notably, Germany’s likely future chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has reiterated his readiness to approve their delivery.