Ukraine's defence minister reveals details of IRIS-T production deal for Ukraine
Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umierov has announced that the new contract for the production of IRIS-T systems and corresponding missiles for Ukraine is worth €2.2 billion.
Source: Umierov on Telegram, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Umierov is currently in Berlin as part of a Ukrainian delegation led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He reiterated that Germany announced a military aid package worth €5 billion on Wednesday, during the visit of Ukrainian officials.
Among the agreements, a contract was signed with Diehl Defence for the production of IRIS-T air defence systems and corresponding missiles. Umierov reported that the total value of the contract amounts to €2.2 billion.
The minister did not disclose the timeline for production or delivery of the systems.
Umierov also noted that Germany will fund the procurement of Ukrainian long-range weapons worth several hundred million euros.
Background:
- On Wednesday 28 May, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced an expansion of military assistance to Ukraine but provided limited details, reflecting a new policy of restricted information about military support to Kyiv.
- Merz also vowed to do everything to prevent the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from operating.
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