Financial scandals overshadow German Aid to Ukraine
In the past weeks, the German government denied Ukraine a total of approximately €15.1 billion in funding for additional military aid for the current year and the next two years. But how is this justified and what are the possible reasons behind it?
Germany receives generous compensations for Patriot deliveries
Research shows that the delivery of the two MIM-104 Patriot fire units recently announced, which the German government originally announced it would finance alone, will now be financed largely by other countries. Other German commitments are also subject to such financing models.
Eighth IRIS-T SLM fire unit delivered to Ukraine
According to my information, Ukraine received its eighth IRIS-T SLM fire unit as part of Germany's continuing military assistance two weeks ago. This further strengthened the capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Force.
Ukraine continues to hope for Taurus
While the German side is trying to bury public discussions about a possible Taurus KEPD-350 delivery, Ukrainian government officials have repeatedly stated publicly that talks on the subject are still ongoing.
Belgium contributes €140 million & A400M to German EAAD initiative
Just like last year, Belgium will once again participate extensively in the German EAAD initiative and support Ukraine with funding and logistical assistance.
Norway participates again in German air defence initiative
A spokeswoman for the Norwegian Ministry of Defence told me that Norway has provided “significant funding” for the German EAAD initiative. While the exact details are still being kept secret in Norway, the German Ministry of Defence is shedding some light on the situation.
Confirmed: Germany has delivered the seventh IRIS-T SLM fire unit to Ukraine
According to a Ukrainian military unit, the German government recently delivered another IRIS-T SLM fire unit to Ukraine. According to the Air Force unit stationed in western Ukraine, the first deployment against Russian cruise missiles broke an old record and thus fulfilled all expectations.
RCH 155 deployment in Ukraine once again delayed
As a publication on the Bundeswehr website shows, the deployment of the RCH 155 in Ukraine now appears to have been significantly delayed for the second time.
Germany pledges massive €5 billion military aid package
During the Ukrainian president's visit to Germany, a massive €5 billion military aid package was announced. As the large sum of money already indicates, the package has one or two surprises up its sleeve.
What Merz must deliver to Ukraine in 2025 to keep German promises
It remains to be seen whether Friedrich Merz as the new German Chancellor will actually support Ukraine with more military aid than Olaf Scholz. First, however, he must honour commitments for 2025 that were made publicly by the previous German government.
