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01/06/2024

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 leading role there. But how does the German government, and the German Minister of Defence in particular, see it?

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20/04/2024

Germany pledged another Patriot battery to Ukraine to strengthen the Ukrainian air defence

In order to support Ukraine with urgently needed air defence, Germany will provide Ukraine with a third Patriot battery. This means that three out of four Ukrainian Patriot batteries will originate from German stocks.

19/03/2024

Germany pledges new ~500 million euro package for Ukraine

With the newly announced military aid package worth around €500 million, Germany wants to cover at least part of one of the AFU's most important needs — ammunition.

19/01/2024

Production, integration, and refurbishment of Taurus KEPD 350 could begin shortly

Taurus KEPD-350 is and remains a recurring topic. The manufacturer MBDA Deutschland has now announced that the production, integration, and refurbishment of these cruise missiles for Ukraine could begin at any time.

03/01/2024

Bundeswehr re-procures 100,000 DM51A3 hand grenades after delivery to Ukraine in 2022

After Germany provided Ukraine with 100,000 DM51A2 hand grenades to support the fight against the Russian army in 2022, the Bundeswehr is now buying identical quantities of the newer version to replenish its own stocks.