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IRIS-T, Skynex, Gepards: Germany and allies prepare €1.4 billion aid package for Ukraine

Friday, 11 October 2024, 16:21
IRIS-T, Skynex, Gepards: Germany and allies prepare €1.4 billion aid package for Ukraine
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Germany, along with three other NATO countries, is preparing a substantial package of military support for Ukraine worth €1.4 billion, which is expected to be delivered by the end of 2024.

Source: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz before meeting with President Volodymy Zelenskyy in Berlin, as reported by European Pravda 

Details: The chancellor underlined that Germany ranks second in terms of military support to Ukraine and is actively working to bolster air defence.

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Quote: "We expect to provide another €1.4 billion package to Ukraine by the end of the year, thanks to the help of our friends Belgium, Denmark, and Norway. It also comprises air defence – IRIS-T, Skynex, Cheetahs, howitzers, self-propelled artillery, armoured vehicles, combat drones, radars, ammunition," Scholz said.

He also stated that Germany plans to provide €4 billion in direct bilateral assistance next year.

Scholz also mentioned that the G7 countries and the European Union are negotiating a $50 billion multi-year loan for Ukraine, which will be paid back with income from frozen Russian assets. The Chancellor expressed confidence that Ukraine could rely on him.

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed the order of 17 additional IRIS-T air defence systems of various configurations for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Germany handed over two IRIS-T medium- and short-range air defence systems to Ukraine last week.

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