Ukraine secures one of the biggest Ramstein aid packages: What's inside $38B deal
Photo: Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov (t.me/zedigital)
During the February 12 Ramstein meeting, partners confirmed the allocation of $38 billion in military aid for Ukraine. The funds will go toward drones, air defense systems, and missiles for Patriot systems, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reports.
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“As a result of Ramstein, partners confirmed one of the largest support budgets for Ukraine — $38 billion for 2026,” Fedorov said.
According to him, more than $6 billion has already been secured in specific aid packages, including over $2.5 billion for Ukrainian drones, more than $500 million for the PURL program, $2 billion for air defense, as well as funding for artillery ammunition, training, naval capabilities, and other areas.
Ukraine also reached agreements with several European partners to urgently transfer Patriot missiles from their existing stockpiles.
“We will finalize the numbers after final approvals by the leadership of the respective partner countries. We hope for the fastest possible delivery timelines,” the minister added.
Key commitments announced at Ramstein:
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United Kingdom: £500 million for air defense and £150 million for PURL; £3 billion in total military aid for 2026.
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Germany: At least €1 billion for drone procurement; funding for an air defense “shield” over Ukrainian cities and drone assault units within its €11.5 billion Ukraine aid budget.
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Norway: $7 billion in 2026, including $1.4 billion for drones, $700 million for air defense, $200 million for artillery, and $125 million for PURL.
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Netherlands: At least 0.25% of GDP for Ukraine’s defense in 2026 and €90 million for PURL.
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Belgium: €1 billion in military aid this year.
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Sweden: 24th aid package worth €1.2 billion and €100 million for PURL; €3.7 billion total this year.
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Denmark: Increased military aid budget by $425 million to $2 billion total in 2026.
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Spain: $1.2 billion in 2026.
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Canada: $50 million for the “Danish model” and $45 million for medical support.
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Iceland: $8 million for PURL and $2.4 million for weapons procurement via the NSATU trust fund.
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Lithuania: $265 million this year.
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Latvia and Estonia: At least 0.25% of GDP for Ukraine’s defense.
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Australia: New contribution to PURL.
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Portugal: Contributions to PURL and the Czech initiative; transfer of armored vehicles and drones under the SAFE program.
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Turkey: Additional contribution to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense.
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Slovenia: $5 million aid package.
“At the meeting, we for the first time presented our defense goals for the year, agreed with the President of Ukraine, and our military. We came with a clear plan and concrete solutions we intend to implement together with our partners,” Fedorov added.
About the Ramstein format
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group comprises more than 50 partner countries that coordinate military aid to counter Russian aggression.
The format is named after Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where the first meetings took place after Russia’s full-scale invasion in April 2022.
After the change of administration in the United States, leadership of the Ramstein format shifted to the United Kingdom and Germany.
At the previous Ramstein meeting on December 16, 2025, held via video conference, then–Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said Ukraine would continue receiving military aid in 2026, with 15 countries making concrete commitments.
Partners pledged nearly $5 billion for Ukraine’s domestic defense production and about $5 billion more to purchase American weapons for Ukraine.
