The US is at fault! German MoD explains the delay in the delivery of FFG MRAPs to Ukraine.
The delivery of FFG MRAPs to Ukraine is falling far behind the expectations. For the first time, the German Ministry of Defence has now commented on the reason behind this.
German Luftwaffe: Fourth training of Ukrainian soldiers on Patriot air defence system completed
The Special Training Command, together with the German Luftwaffe, announced on their X accounts that Ukrainian soldiers had completed the fourth training course conducted by the German Luftwaffe on the Patriot air defence system.
The €144 million deal — A Ringtausch with Croatia
Thanks to a Ringtausch deal worth €144 million, Croatia will supply 30 M-84A4 MBTs and 30 M-80 IFVs to Ukraine and will be reimbursed part of the cost of procuring up to 50 Leopard 2A8s.
Germany & UK will ensure that German-pledged Sea King helicopters can be equipped with modern missiles
As part of the new Trinity House Agreement, Germany and the UK agreed to ensure that the six German-pledged Westland Sea King Mk41 helicopters can be equipped with modern missiles.
German government considers financing Ukrainian-made armaments
The German government is now officially considering investing in the Ukrainian defence industry and financing Ukrainian-made armaments. Let's have a look into the options.
Slovakian-based repair hub for damaged Ukrainian equipment will be expanded
As the Slovakian Minister of Foreign Affairs Juraj Blanár announced, the Slovakian-based repair hub for Ukrainian vehicles will be further expanded.
Additional ~€620 million in Ukraine aid approved
Since last week, Germany has announced additional assistance to Ukraine totalling ~€620 million, the majority of which will be used for military aid.
German military aid to Ukraine — Week 38 / 2024
In mid-September, the German government made the last four weeks' deliveries of military equipment to Ukraine public. These included various drones, air defence assets and plenty of armoured vehicles.
German military assistance to Ukraine in 2024 — Additional funds in sight!
According to Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius, additional funds in the three-digit million range are about to be made available to aid Ukraine.
Germany pledges 12 PzH 2000 and an undisclosed number of FIM-92 Stinger to Ukraine
Today, during the latest meeting of the UDCG, Germany pledged 12 PzH 2000 and an undisclosed number of FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS as additional military assistance to Ukraine.
