Ukraine to build German Lynx infantry vehicles and repair Leopard tanks under new deal
The freshly signed agreement covers high-end defense tech, training programs, and support for Ukrainian-made combat systems.
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Ukraine’s 59-kill cargo plane proves low-tech can beat high-tech
Ukraine is launching every possible light plane to defend against swarms of Russian Shahed drones. The latest is an An-28 transport.
Ukraine to get 5 Patriots and 220,000 Gepard shells. Is that enough to stop Russian drone swarms?
Ukraine’s interceptors are scarce and expensive. Russia’s drones are cheap and relentless.
Germany pledges five Patriots, Norway — billions for drones, as Ukraine’s new defense chief leads first major international push since taking office
The allies agree to fast-track weapons delivery to Ukraine amid Russian air terror escalation.
Ukraine just solved the hardest math problem in modern air defense – with a 1970s German gun
The German-made Gepard gun vehicle is one of Ukraine’s best defenses against swarms of Russian Shahed drones.
Why Russian Shahed explosive drones increasingly evade Ukrainian air defenses and reach Kyiv (updated)
In recent months, Russia has adapted its use of Shahed drones, employing swarm launches, radar decoys, and higher-altitude flight paths, a Texty analysis shows.
Gepard flak tank praised as most reliable German weapon in Ukraine
A leaked internal Bundeswehr report reveals that Ukrainian forces find many German weapons unreliable in combat, with the outdated Gepard surprisingly outperforming newer systems.
Germany delivers 15 Leopard 1 A5 tanks, two Patriot launchers in new aid for Ukraine
Berlin boosts Ukraine's air defenses with advanced missile systems and ammunition as Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure intensify, though Taurus long-range missiles remain absent from the package.
Germany to transfer equipment repair center for Armed Forces of Ukraine from Slovakia
This development could impact the speed and efficiency of returning repaired equipment to Ukraine's front lines.
The logic of Ukraine’s first strike on Russia’s Caspian Sea Flotilla
A Ukrainian strike on Russian naval assets demonstrates the country's increasing ability to develop domestic long-range attack capabilities amid Western restrictions.
Germany pledges €1.4 billion military aid package to Ukraine by year-end
The package, supported by Belgium, Denmark, and Norway, includes air defense systems, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
Scholz says Germany will transfer third Patriot system, additional IRIS-Ts and Gepards to Ukraine
The German leader also called upon allies to join the initiative to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses.
Germany sends more Gepard anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine
As part of its military assistance to Ukraine, Germany transferred additional Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, long-range reconnaissance drones, and ammunition to Ukraine, following the delivery of a Patriot air defense missile system last week.
De Telegraaf: US buys 60 Gepard anti-aircraft guns from Jordan to send to Ukraine
In an effort to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, the US has purchased 60 advanced Gepard anti-aircraft systems from Jordan, which were initially sold to Jordan by the Netherlands.
Germany provides new military aid package to Ukraine
The German defense budget for the following years increase from $6 bl to $11 bl, which would be used "primarily for military assistance to Ukraine."
More Gepard anti-aircraft guns shipped to Ukraine
The latest batch of German military aid includes self-propelled air defense systems that combat Russian drones.
More tanks, anti-aircraft units in Germany’s EUR 1 billion aid package for Ukraine
“With this new ‘winter package,’ we are further increasing the operational readiness of the Ukrainian armed forces in the coming months,” said German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
Bloomberg: Germany to send more air defenses to protect Ukraine grain routes
Germany plans to provide Ukraine with another IRIS-T air defense system and over a dozen Gepard anti-aircraft tanks., Bloomber reported.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine to receive more Gepard AA tanks to protect energy infrastructure
President Zelenskyy says Russia has been plotting more attacks against Ukraine's energy sector during the upcoming winter season. Meanwhile, Ukraine will receive more Flakpanzer Gepard anti-aircraft self-propelled guns to protect the energy system.
Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, Bandvagn vehicles in Germany’s new aid package to Ukraine
With the recent military package from Germany, Ukraine's anti-aircraft Gepard tank count rises to 46. Also, 10 more Bandvagn all-terrain vehicles were supplied