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.
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.
Following media report: No evidence of US misuse of PURL funding
Whilst a report in the Washington Post makes serious allegations against the US and, at the same time, raises important questions about the future of support for Ukraine, the German government has so far clearly refuted the claims made by the US newspaper.
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.
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.
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.
