Why the Budget Committee’s €8.2 billion approval is more important than you might think
On Friday, the Bundestag's Budget Committee approved around €11 billion in additional funds that will be spent on providing Ukraine with military aid. This includes over €8 billion earmarked for…
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The German government has financed 20 mobile clinics for Ukraine
The German government has financed 20 mobile clinics, which are tasked with improving access to basic medical care in various communities in six Ukrainian oblasts.
Hamburg has delivered four GCS-200 demining platforms to Ukraine
Hamburg has delivered four state-of-the-art GCS-200 remote-controlled demining platforms and additional mine clearing equipment to Ukraine to bolster the Ukrainian demining capabilities.
Scholz would mobilise up to €10 billion in military assistance if re-elected
In the event of an election victory, Chancellor Scholz would like to provide up to €10 billion in military assistance for Ukraine this year. This is what he said in a SPIEGEL interview on the 12th of February.
Hardly any hope left for €3 billion in additional Ukraine assistance
Shortly before the upcoming elections in Germany on the 23rd of February, there is hardly any hope left that an additional €3 billion Ukraine assistance will be approved.
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Taurus KEPD-350: An outlook on a possible delivery to Ukraine
With Friedrich Merz as the new Chancellor of Germany, Ukraine could get its hands on Taurus KEPD-350 after all. This…
The Bryansk incident — A Ukrainian balancing act
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Skynex in Ukraine — The Story
There are many legends and myths surrounding Rheinmetall's Skynex air defence system, which have been fuelled in particular by announcements…
Successful but controversial — The German Ringtausch programme
The German Ringtausch programme — it's very successful, but also controversial. With this article, I tried to shed some light…
Germany once again protects Polish airspace
Germany will again take over the protection of Polish airspace. Two MIM-104 Patriot fire units and 200 soldiers will be…
German Luftwaffe: Fourth training of Ukrainian soldiers on Patriot air defence system completed
The Special Training Command, together with the German Luftwaffe, announced on their X accounts that Ukrainian soldiers had completed the…
Additional ~€620 million in Ukraine aid approved
Since last week, Germany has announced additional assistance to Ukraine totalling ~€620 million, the majority of which will be used…
German military assistance to Ukraine in 2024 — Additional funds in sight!
According to Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius, additional funds in the three-digit million range are about to be made available…
Pistorius sees a big risk and no benefits from a training mission in Ukraine
A training mission in Ukraine is currently on everyone's lips and France in particular seems to be taking on a…
Pistorius: 2024 budget for military assistance to Ukraine has been fully bound
First reported by BILD, then confirmed at least in part by the German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius — the…
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Quantum Systems doubles production capacity in Ukraine
As the German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems announced in a press release today, they will double the production capacity of…
First Caracal light air assault vehicles officially arrived in Ukraine
Caracal light air assault vehicles were first pledged in November 2023. Yesterday, their delivery to Ukraine was officially confirmed by…
Slovakian-based repair hub for damaged Ukrainian equipment will be expanded
As the Slovakian Minister of Foreign Affairs Juraj Blanár announced, the Slovakian-based repair hub for Ukrainian vehicles will be further…
28 Trinity drones handed over to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
The German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems handed over 28 Trinity mapping UAVs to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Rheinmetall commissioned to establish a production facility for artillery ammunition in Ukraine
As Rheinmetall announced today, they were officially commissioned by the Ukrainian government to establish a 155mm ammunition factory in Ukraine.…
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Preliminary arms export figures show record of approved exports to Ukraine in 2024
With around €8.13 billion worth of armaments, Ukraine will remain by far the largest recipient of German armaments in 2024 and has even increased its share significantly.
Germany’s semi-secret deals to arm Ukraine
In this article, we have a look at the more secret deals that Germany has concluded with other countries to provide Ukraine with military equipment.
The US is at fault! German MoD explains the delay in the delivery of FFG MRAPs to Ukraine.
The delivery of FFG MRAPs to Ukraine is falling far behind the expectations. For the first time, the German Ministry of Defence has now commented on the reason behind this.
The €144 million deal — A Ringtausch with Croatia
Thanks to a Ringtausch deal worth €144 million, Croatia will supply 30 M-84A4 MBTs and 30 M-80 IFVs to Ukraine and will be reimbursed part of the cost of procuring…
Drone vs drone combat in Ukraine: Quantum Systems provides retrofit decals for Vector UAVs
To counter the newest threat of Russian interceptor drones, the German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems will provide retrofit decals for their delivered Vector UAVs in the future.
Germany & UK will ensure that German-pledged Sea King helicopters can be equipped with modern missiles
As part of the new Trinity House Agreement, Germany and the UK agreed to ensure that the six German-pledged Westland Sea King Mk41 helicopters can be equipped with modern missiles.
German government considers financing Ukrainian-made armaments
The German government is now officially considering investing in the Ukrainian defence industry and financing Ukrainian-made armaments. Let's have a look into the options.
German military aid to Ukraine — Week 38 / 2024
In mid-September, the German government made the last four weeks' deliveries of military equipment to Ukraine public. These included various drones, air defence assets and plenty of armoured vehicles.
Germany pledges 12 PzH 2000 and an undisclosed number of FIM-92 Stinger to Ukraine
Today, during the latest meeting of the UDCG, Germany pledged 12 PzH 2000 and an undisclosed number of FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS as additional military assistance to Ukraine.
Germany announces planned deliveries of military aid to Ukraine for 2024 & 2025
In recent days, the German government made at least a part of the scale of the military aid to be delivered to Ukraine in 2024 and 2025 public.