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Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion
Germany commits $2.3 billion in military aid including air defense systems as Ukraine projects $120 billion defense needs for 2026 amid declining foreign support, Germany's Defense Minister said.
- Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a military aid package that includes air defense systems, missile interceptors, and guided missiles to Ukraine.
- Ukraine's Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that the country's defense needs for 2026 are estimated at $120 billion.
- Support for Ukraine has declined by 43% recently compared to the first half of the year, as reported by Germany's Kiel Institute.
- Finland and Sweden's defense ministers expressed commitment to support Ukraine through the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, emphasizing the importance of U.S. weapons.
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Germany promised more than $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, while the Kiev government estimated that it would need $120 billion in 2026 to resist the Russian invasion. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that Germany will buy US weapons worth $500 million for Ukraine under a new program to accelerate military equipment. Estonia, Finland, Lithuania and Sweden also said they would participate in the funding initiative. Pisto…
IRIS-T, missiles for Patriot and more than that.
Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defence needs at US$120 billion
Germany on Wednesday pledged more than US$2 billion in military aid for Ukraine, as the government in Kyiv signalled that it would need $120 billion in 2026 to stave off Russia’s nearly four-year all-out war.
Germany Pledges $2.3 Billion in New Defense Aid to Ukraine, Including Patriots and IRIS-T
Germany will provide Ukraine with an additional $2.3 billion in defense aid, as confirmed by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius during a meeting in the “Ramstein” format, Suspilne reported on October 15. “We will continue and expand our support for Ukraine. Under new contracts, Germany will provide additional support exceeding $2.3 billion,” said Pistorius. The support will include air defense systems, such as Patriot interceptors, radar sy…
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