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.
Rheinmetall has completed Skynex deliveries to Ukraine
As Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger announced today during his Capital Markets Day presentation, four Skynex systems are currently in use in Ukraine. This means that all systems financed and pledged by the German government have been delivered to Ukraine.
Germany co-finances another PURL package for Ukraine
As Germany's Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius announced today at a press conference in Berlin following today's meeting of the “Group of Five”, Germany will make another €150 million available to finance an additional PURL package for Ukraine.
Did Germany recently deliver additional Marder 1A3 IFVs to Ukraine?
For a few months now, arms deliveries to Ukraine by Germany are for the most part classified, but a Facebook post by the 33rd Assault Regiment suggests that they may have recently received new infantry fighting vehicles from Germany.
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.
