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Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Germany reports on sending air defence missiles and drones to Ukraine
On 17 April, the German government updated the list of military aid that it has handed over to Ukraine in recent days, including air defence equipment, ammunition and drones. Source: European Pravda citing the German Federal Government Details: Among other things, Germany announced the transfer of 66 MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles), 4 Kinetic Defence Vehicle mobile air defence systems and 3 Zuzana 2 howitzers. Ukraine also received ammunition for Leopard 2 tanks, Gepard anti-aircraft systems and IRIS-T SLM systems; 27,000 155-mm and 1,000 122-mm rounds. The list also includes 70 VECTOR reconnaissance drones with spare parts, 150 HF-1 attack drones and 10 surface drones, 6 Bergepanzer 2 armoured repair and recovery vehicles with spare parts, and 4 WISENT 1 demining tanks with spare parts. As for other weapons, Germany transferred more than 900 RGW 90 man-portable anti-tank missile systems, G3 MK 556 assault rifles, 41 ground surveillance radars, as well as tourniquets, sleeping bags, border guard vehicles and other equipment. The updated list also shows that Germany is preparing to ship four IRIS-T short- and medium-range surface-to-air missile systems (SLM/SLS) with missiles, Igla man-portable air defence systems, missiles for Patriot systems and reconnaissance drones. Background: Last week, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced another military aid package for Ukraine, which will include four IRIS-T air defence systems. The future German coalition government, which is due to take office in May, also promises to continue military and other assistance to Ukraine. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Germany hands over new aid package to Ukraine with IRIS-T missiles, ammunition and howitzers
The German government updated the list of military assistance provided to Ukraine on Monday, 17 February, announcing the provision of new equipment, drones and ammunition for various systems. Source: website of the German Federal Government; European Pravda Details: In particular, the package includes 56 MRAP armoured vehicles, ammunition for Leopard 1 tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles. In addition, the German government reported on the transfer of 282,000 rounds of ammunition for self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, ammunition for Gepard guns, and missiles for IRIS-T SLM and IRIS-T SLS air defence systems. Four more Zuzana 2 howitzers were also handed over as part of a project funded jointly by Norway and Denmark. In addition, Germany handed over 50,000 155 mm artillery shells and 2,000 122 mm artillery shells. The German government also announced the transfer of 300 HF-1 attack drones, 51 Vector reconnaissance drones with spare parts, 245 RQ-35 Heidrun reconnaissance drones, 29 Songbird reconnaissance drones and 14 Hornet XR reconnaissance drones. Germany also donated demining equipment, more than 600 laser rangefinders and vehicles for border guards. Background: Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the frontrunner for chancellor in the upcoming elections, has stated his intention to change Berlin's policy on supplying long-range Taurus missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces after the election. Ukraine is counting on Merz's support, with Zelenskyy stating that "something will change" in Germany's new policy towards Ukraine. Support UP or become our patron!
