Manufacturer speaks plainly: The US is not blocking the Taurus delivery to Ukraine
Whilst the real reason for the refusal to supply Ukraine with Taurus KEPD-350 cruise missiles remains unknown, a rumour continues to circulate. The US government blocks a delivery. The manufacturer has now spoken out plainly and refuted this claim very clearly.
Germany funds €240 million satellite deal for Ukraine
Following initial speculations, it has now been confirmed that the German government is not financing the €240 million satellite imagery contract, which was publicly announced in July 2025, for its own benefit, but is funding it entirely for Ukraine.
Ukrainian Skynex intercepts 12 targets in a single mission
As news about Skynex in Ukrainian service has been rather scarce so far, operational details were announced for the first time today. A single fire unit is reportedly responsible for around 37 interceptions, with a large proportion of these attributed to a single mission.
Is Germany’s military aid to Ukraine sufficient?
With €11.5 billion in 2026, Germany is now Ukraine’s biggest military supporter. The German government is always keen to highlight this fact. But whether this aid is sufficient is quite another matter.
Germany has invested another €300 million in the Czech ammunition initiative
According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, Germany’s commitments to the Czech ammunition initiative have so far been more substantial than previously known. Around €300 million have been invested over the past two years without any public announcement.
Ukrainian IRIS-T SLM fire units are being reinforced
In order to significantly strengthen Ukraine’s air defence in the coming months and years, the German government is financing additional launchers for the IRIS-T SLM fire units at their disposal for the second time since 2022.
Germany and Ukraine apparently developing a Patriot alternative
In its search for an alternative to the US-made MIM-104 Patriot air defence system, which is currently crucial for Ukraine's defence against ballistic missiles, Ukraine appears to be turning to Germany. A newly developed system could revolutionise Ukraine's air defence in certain areas over the coming years.
Ukraine’s National Guard receives 1,000 METIS interceptor drones from Germany
The German government has contracted the Munich-based start-up TYTAN Technologies to produce and supply more than 1,000 METIS interceptor drones for the National Guard of Ukraine.
QFI delivers first batch of LINZA UAVs to Ukraine
The German-Ukrainian joint venture Quantum Frontline Industries has completed the production of the first batch of LINZA UAVs and is now beginning to deliver them to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The production capacity is now set to be expanded in order to speed up deliveries over the course of the year.
My perspective on the Rheinmetall drama
Following critical comments made by CEO Armin Papperger, which were published in the US magazine The Atlantic, Rheinmetall drew the anger of Ukraine and many of its supporters over the weekend. My perspective following a conversation with Rheinmetall’s Head of Press and Public Relations.
