IRIS-T Archives - Euromaidan Press

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Ukraine’s interception rates soar as allies send more air defenses against Russian targets

While Ukraine receives additional air defense support from its partners, the ongoing Russian attacks highlight the urgent need for effective protection against aerial threats.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine’s FM: Ukraine may receive 20 air defense systems by end of 2024

Foreign Minister Sybiha said that Ukraine urgently neews air defense systems like HAWK, NASAMS, and IRIS-T systems.

byMaria Tril

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Germany to hand over IRIS-T air defense systems, Leopard 1 tanks, combat drones to Ukraine by end of 2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in Kyiv, announcing a 650-million-euro military aid package to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.

byMaria Tril

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Zelenskyy: Germany to deliver sixth IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine by late 2024

Zelenskyy and Scholz agreed that the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the "Ramstein" format will hold its next online meeting in November.

byMaria Tril

germany pledges €14 billion military aid package ukraine year-end german chancellor olaf scholz during his joint press conference president volodymyr zelenskyy berlin 11 october 2024

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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.

byYuri Zoria

germany delivers two iris-t anti-air systems ukraine major general christian freuding chief coordinator military aid head planning staff germany's federal ministry defense

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Germany delivers two IRIS-T anti-air systems to Ukraine

Maj-Gen Freuding announced Germany will send two air defense systems, dozens of vehicles and tanks, and large quantities of artillery shells to Ukraine by year-end.

byYuri Zoria

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Scholz: Germany orders 17 IRIS-T air defense systems for Ukraine

Germany is set to deliver 24 IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine by 2026, according to an announcement by Chancellor Olaf Scholz on 4 Sept.

byMaria Tril

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Germany sends new military aid package to Ukraine, including IRIS-T, aerial and surface drones

Germany provided Ukraine with a new military aid package, including an IRIS-T air defense system, Vector drones, a recovery vehicle, engineer excavators, ammunition, unmanned surface vessels, first aid kits, and rifles to support Ukraine's defense.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine to receive 30 Leopard 1A5 tanks in 2024, says German general

The new German aid to include IRIS-T air defense systems, self-propelled artillery, and numerous other military assets.

byOlena Mukhina

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Pistorius criticizes limited German defense budget, calls for more funds amid Russian threat

The 2024 draft budget disappoints Boris Pistorius, who seeks additional funding for military needs and Ukraine aid.

byOlena Mukhina

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Zelenskyy calls for more Patriot air defense systems to protect Ukraine

Addressing the critical need for air defense, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that 25 Patriot systems are required to ensure comprehensive protection against Russian aerial attacks.

byOlena Mukhina

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Scholz: Putin must not expect EU solidarity with Ukraine to weaken

He reiterated the clear stance of the EU, which is the condemnation of Russia's imperialist war

byOlena Mukhina

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WSJ: Russian sabotage groups suspected for arson attack on plant producing air defense systems for Ukraine

The fire, which erupted in early May, resulted in substantial financial losses estimated in tens of millions of euros for Diehl, the Germany's plant.

byOlena Mukhina

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock

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German Foreign Minister Baerbock warns: Without continued support for Ukraine, war could expand to EU and NATO

The minister underscored the critical need for sustained international solidarity with Kyiv.

byOlena Mukhina

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Zelenskyy praises Western permission to use its weapons to strike inside Russia at G7 Summit, calls for more “Patriots” and F-16 jets

Zelenskyy said that the recent decision to use Western weapons outside Ukraine has bolstered the defense of Kharkiv.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ambassador: Ukraine to receive IRIS-T air defense from Germany in May

Ukraine to receive more IRIS-T air defense systems from Germany in May & over the next 2 years.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine struggles to secure more Patriots from allies amid escalated Russian air attacks

So far, Germany remains the only country to respond to Ukraine's urgent request for additional Patriot systems amid intensified Russian aerial attacks. Other countries have failed to make similar pledges ahead of the upcoming Ramstein meeting, which is expected to address military aid coordination for Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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Germany to send two more IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine

Two additional IRIS-T air defense systems are intended to bolster the protection of Ukrainian cities against potential Russian attacks on energy infrastructure this winter.

byIryna Voichuk

Leopard 2A4 operated by members of the Ukrainian Army. Illustrative image, photo credit: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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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.

byIryna Voichuk

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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.

byIryna Voichuk