Germany finances 15,000 WIY STRILA interceptor UAVs for Ukraine
Germany will supply 15,000 WYI STRILA interceptor drones to the National Guard of Ukraine. This will not only bolster Ukraine’s air defences against Russian drones, but also represent a further investment in the Ukrainian defence industry.
600 Ukrainian soldiers trained on the RCH 155
According to the Bundeswehr, more than 600 Ukrainians have now been trained on the RCH 155 artillery system. A glance at the several weeks of training Ukrainian soldiers have undergone, the known issues, and a possibly previously unannounced deployment in Ukraine.
24th Mechanized Brigade deploys German Vector UAVs
Images recently published on Facebook now suggest that Vector drones from the German manufacturer Quantum Systems are now being used by the 24th Mechanized Brigade, which is currently operating in the Chasiv Yar area.
Ukraine seeks special artillery ammunition from Germany
Ukraine is asking the German government to supply special artillery ammunition with extended range and to participate once again in the Czech ammunition initiative. Both would be important in enabling Ukraine to defend itself more effectively against the Russian army.
Germany’s Military Aid in 2026
From state-of-the-art air defence systems and highly effective self-propelled howitzers to life-saving medical equipment. What military aid will Germany provide to Ukraine in 2026? Here's an overview of some of the planned deliveries.
German Winter aid: €170 million for the energy & heating supply
This month, the German government pledged additional funds totalling €170 million to repair and improve Ukraine's energy, water and heating infrastructure over the winter. This will have a positive impact on more than one million people in Ukraine.
Ukrainian UAVs to be produced in Germany in the future
Together with the Ukrainian defence company Frontline Robotics, the German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has established the joint venture “Quantum Frontline Industries”, which will produce Ukrainian drones in Germany in the future.
Germany delivered ninth IRIS-T SLM fire unit to Ukraine
Shortly before the end of the year, Germany handed over another IRIS-T SLM fire unit with two additional integrated IRIS-T SLS launchers to Ukraine. According to information from the 223rd Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment, which is deploying the fire unit in Ukraine, they have already intercepted nine Russian targets in its first few days of operation.
IRIS-T SLM: Germany delivers less than pledged this year
In April of this year, the German Ministry of Defence increased the number of IRIS-T SLM fire units promised for this year from three to four. It is now clear that this promise cannot be honoured and that, as originally promised in 2024, “only” three fire units will be delivered to Ukraine.
US government shutdown prevented earlier Patriot delivery to Ukraine
As was recently announced, the latest US government shutdown also had a direct impact on Ukraine, delaying the delivery of two MIM-104 Patriot air defence systems that Germany had pledged on the 1st of August.
