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netherlands purchases replacements patriot system components given ukraine air defense system's launchers has ordered new missile worth $529 million replace equipment donated manufacturer rtx's raytheon announced 16 dutch ministry order

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Germany ships 22 mine-resistant Vehicles and 15,000 artillery shells in latest aid for Ukraine

Germany bolsters Ukraine with comprehensive military aid including mine-resistant vehicles, artillery, and drones while preparing additional €3 billion support package despite production delays for advanced air defense systems.

byOlena Mukhina

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Germany to supply 100 IRIS-T missiles to Ukraine amid US aid halt

A new agreement with Diehl Defence will triple deliveries of IRIS-T missiles, though key challenges remain—only Patriot systems can intercept Russian ballistic and hypersonic threats.

byOlena Mukhina

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Germany pledges 100 IRIS-T missiles for Ukrainian air defense

A new delivery of 100 IRIS-T missiles from Germany follows the recent transfer of a sixth air defense system to Ukraine.

byMaria Tril

scholz immediate nato invitation needed ukraine during wartime supplying tauruses wrong germany's federal chancellor olaf zdf program ‘maybrit illner’ 24 october 2024

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Germany’s Scholz blocks new € 3 billion Ukraine aid package

German Defense Minister Pistorius and FM Baerbock work to mobilize the additional military aid before 23 February elections, while the Chancellor considers this unnecessary.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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