Germany’s Multi-Billion Euro Military Aid to Ukraine: A Comprehensive Overview

Since the onset of the Russian armed aggression against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the Federal Republic of Germany has emerged as a significant provider of military assistance. This support, channeled through billions of Ukraine Euros, is crucial for bolstering Ukraine’s defense capabilities. German aid is delivered via two primary mechanisms: funds from the Federal Government’s security capacity building initiative, and direct transfers of equipment from the Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) inventories. To date, Germany has committed approximately 28 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine, encompassing both delivered aid and future commitments.

In 2024 alone, the funds allocated for the security capacity building initiative dedicated to military assistance for Ukraine reach approximately 7.1 billion euros. These funds also encompass Germany’s contributions to the European Peace Facility (EPF) of the European Union. The EPF serves as a mechanism for EU member states to receive reimbursement for their military aid expenditures to Ukraine. Furthermore, Germany has authorized future commitments totaling around 6 billion euros in the years to come, ensuring sustained support.

Significant financial disbursements have already been made, with approximately 5 billion euros spent in 2023 and 1.6 billion euros in 2022 on military assistance. An additional 2.9 billion euros committed in the initial two years of the conflict are earmarked for deliveries scheduled between 2025 and 2028, highlighting a long-term commitment of ukraine euros for defense.

Beyond financial contributions, Germany has directly supplied material from Federal Armed Forces stocks valued at approximately 5.2 billion euros (based on estimated replacement values) since February 2022. Moreover, Germany has provided military training to over 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers, with training expenses amounting to around 282 million euros. These figures do not include additional costs associated with the medical treatment of injured Ukrainian soldiers, further demonstrating the comprehensive nature of German support measured in ukraine euros. To date, approximately 31 million euros have been reimbursed to Germany from the EPF, partially offsetting the financial outlay.

Detailed Breakdown of Military Support Delivered to Ukraine

(Changes compared to the previous update are highlighted in bold)

Armoured Fighting Vehicles

  • 179 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP)* (increased from 123): These vehicles enhance troop protection and mobility in high-threat environments, crucial for frontline operations.
  • Ammunition for main battle tank LEOPARD 1*: Ensuring continued operational capability of Leopard 1 tanks provided to Ukraine.
  • Ammunition for infantry fighting vehicles MARDER*: Sustaining the firepower and combat effectiveness of MARDER IFVs.
  • 103 LEOPARD 1 A5 main battle tanks with spare parts* (joint project with Denmark): Providing significant firepower and armored capability, these tanks are vital for offensive and defensive operations.
  • Ammunition for main battle tank LEOPARD 2 (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*): Essential for maintaining the combat readiness of Leopard 2 tanks, a cornerstone of modern armored warfare.
  • 140 MARDER infantry fighting vehicles with spare parts (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*): These IFVs offer excellent mobility and firepower for infantry support and mechanized operations.
  • 78 Bandvagn 206 tracked all-terrain vehicles (BV206)*: Highly mobile in difficult terrain, these vehicles are ideal for transport and logistical support in challenging areas.
  • 11 Warthog All Terrain Tracked Carriers (command vehicle)*: Providing mobile command and control platforms for effective battlefield management.
  • 158 MG3 machine guns for LEOPARD 2, MARDER, and DACHS vehicles: Enhancing the firepower of armored vehicles with reliable and effective machine guns.
  • 5 Warthog All Terrain Tracked Carriers (repair and recovery vehicle)*: Essential for maintaining operational readiness by providing battlefield recovery and repair capabilities.
  • 66 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC)*: Providing protected transportation for troops, crucial for rapid deployment and maneuverability.
  • 18 LEOPARD 2 A 6 main battle tanks with ammunition and spare parts (German share in joint project with further LEOPARD 2 operators): Advanced main battle tanks offering superior firepower and protection.
  • 50 DINGO MRAP vehicles: Providing enhanced protection against mines and ambushes for personnel in operational zones.
  • 54 M113 armored personnel carriers each with 2 MG and spare parts* (systems of Denmark, upgrades financed by Germany): Upgraded APCs enhancing troop transport and fire support capabilities.

German PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers, part of the military aid funded by ukraine euros, during a training exercise showcasing expertise and readiness.

Air Defence Systems

  • 282,000 rounds of ammunition for self-propelled anti-aircraft guns GEPARD (increased from 241,000): Significantly boosting the ammunition supply for Gepard anti-aircraft systems, enhancing their operational endurance.
  • IRIS-T SLM missiles*: Advanced surface-to-air missiles providing medium-range air defense capabilities.
  • IRIS-T SLS missiles: Short-range surface-to-air missiles complementing the IRIS-T SLM for layered air defense.
  • 6 IRIS-T air defense systems (SLM/SLS)*: Comprehensive air defense systems capable of engaging a wide range of aerial threats.
  • 12 Kinetic Defence Vehicles (Diehl Defence)*: Critical components enhancing the effectiveness of air defense missile systems.
  • 4 PATRIOT launchers (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*): Long-range air defense systems providing crucial protection against ballistic missiles and advanced aircraft.
  • 57 GEPARD self-propelled anti-aircraft guns with spare parts: Highly effective in countering low-flying aircraft and drones, providing mobile air defense.
  • 16 TRML-4D air surveillance radars*: Advanced radar systems enhancing situational awareness and early warning capabilities for air defense.
  • AIM-9L/I-1 Sidewinder missiles: Air-to-air missiles for air defense, enhancing intercept capabilities.
  • Sea Sparrow missiles: Surface-to-air missiles, adding to the layered air defense network.
  • 3 PATRIOT air defense systems with spare parts: Reinforcing long-range air defense capabilities.
  • PATRIOT missiles: Replenishing missile stocks for sustained air defense operations.
  • 2 SKYNEX air defense systems with ammunition*: Cutting-edge air defense systems designed to counter drone and missile threats.
  • 4,000 rounds of practice ammunition for self-propelled anti-aircraft guns: Supporting training and maintaining readiness for Gepard systems.
  • 500 STINGER Man Portable Air Defense Systems: Man-portable air defense systems effective against low-flying aircraft and helicopters.
  • 2,700 STRELA Man Portable Air Defense Systems: Additional man-portable air defense systems to augment short-range air defense.

Artillery

  • 6 wheeled self-propelled howitzer Zuzana 2* (increased from 2) (project jointly financed with Denmark and Norway): Modern self-propelled howitzers enhancing artillery firepower and range.
  • 422,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition (increased from 372,000) (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*): Substantially increasing the supply of standard NATO 155mm artillery ammunition, critical for sustained artillery barrages.
  • 21,000 rounds of 122mm ammunition* (increased from 19,000): Boosting the ammunition stock for 122mm artillery systems, supporting a significant segment of Ukraine’s artillery forces.
  • 25 Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers with spare parts (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*): Among the most advanced self-propelled howitzers globally, providing long-range and precise artillery fire.
  • 7 M109 155mm howitzer tubes*: Spare tubes for M109 howitzers, ensuring continued operational readiness.
  • 21,000 rounds of 155mm smoke/illuminating ammunition: Providing crucial battlefield support for obscuring movements and illuminating targets.
  • Ammunition for MARS II multiple rocket launchers: Sustaining the operational capability of MARS II MLRS.
  • 3 HIMARS multiple rocket launchers: High-mobility artillery rocket systems, providing precision long-range strike capabilities.
  • 155mm precision-guided ammunition* (SMArt, VULCANO): Advanced ammunition enhancing accuracy and reducing collateral damage.
  • 5 MARS II multiple rocket launchers with ammunition (German share in joint project with USA and Great Britain): Increasing the long-range strike capability with additional MLRS.
  • 20 rocket launchers 70mm on pick-up trucks with rockets*: Mobile rocket artillery systems for flexible fire support.
  • COBRA counter-battery radar system*: Essential for detecting and locating enemy artillery, enabling effective counter-fire.
  • 10 laser target designators and portable fire control modules for VULCANO artillery ammunition*: Enhancing the precision and effectiveness of VULCANO guided artillery rounds.

Drones and Anti-Drone Systems

  • 900 strike drones HF-1* (increased from 600): Significantly increasing the number of strike drones for offensive operations and reconnaissance.
  • 499 VECTOR reconnaissance drones with spare parts* (increased from 448): Enhancing ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance) capabilities with advanced reconnaissance drones.
  • 684 RQ-35 HEIDRUN reconnaissance drones* (increased from 439): Further boosting reconnaissance capabilities with a large number of Heidrun drones.
  • 211 SONGBIRD reconnaissance drones* (increased from 182): Adding to the fleet of reconnaissance drones for improved situational awareness.
  • 46 HORNET XR reconnaissance drones* (increased from 32): Specialized reconnaissance drones for specific mission requirements.
  • 60 Golden Eagle reconnaissance drones*: Augmenting aerial reconnaissance capabilities.
  • 2 VT-4 Rochen reconnaissance drones*: Advanced vertical takeoff and landing reconnaissance drones.
  • 70 unmanned surface vessels*: Unmanned maritime systems for various naval applications.
  • 200 mobile drone jammers*: Counter-drone systems to neutralize enemy drone threats.
  • 88 anti-drone sensors and jammers*: Comprehensive systems for detecting and jamming enemy drones.
  • 70 frequency range extensions for anti-drone devices*: Enhancing the effectiveness and range of anti-drone systems.
  • 180 RF 360 fieldkits – drone detection systems*: Mobile drone detection systems for wide-area surveillance.
  • 19 drone detection systems*: Additional drone detection systems to strengthen counter-UAV capabilities.
  • 93 drone sensors*: Sensors for drone detection and tracking.
  • 18 Primoco ONE reconnaissance drones*: Long-endurance reconnaissance drones for extended missions.
  • 1 LUNA NG reconnaissance system*: Advanced, next-generation reconnaissance system.
  • 10 anti-drone guns*: Directed energy weapons for neutralizing drones.
  • 12 electronic anti-drone devices*: Electronic warfare systems for countering drones.

Military Engineering Capabilities

  • 59 WISENT 1 mine clearing tanks with spare parts* (increased from 57): Specialized vehicles for clearing minefields, crucial for breaching enemy defenses and ensuring maneuverability.
  • 77 mine ploughs* (increased from 61): Equipment attached to tanks to clear mines and obstacles, enhancing mobility in mined areas.
  • Material for explosive ordnance disposal (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*): Essential supplies for safely removing and disposing of unexploded ordnance.
  • 25 mobile, remote-controlled and protected mine clearing systems*: Advanced systems for safe mine clearance operations.
  • 27 BEAVER bridge-laying tanks with spare parts*: Armored vehicles capable of rapidly deploying bridges, crucial for crossing obstacles and maintaining momentum.
  • 100 H-PEMBS portable mine clearing systems*: Man-portable systems for localized mine clearance.
  • 90 mine detectors*: Equipment for detecting buried mines and explosives.
  • 12 DACHS armored engineer vehicles with spare parts*: Versatile engineer vehicles for a range of tasks, including obstacle removal and construction.
  • 6 High Mobility Engineer Excavators: Essential for rapid digging and earthmoving tasks in support of military operations.
  • 22 Bergepanzer 2 armored recovery vehicles with spare parts*: Armored vehicles for recovering damaged or disabled vehicles, vital for maintaining operational strength.
  • 500 tool kits with blasting material*: Supplies for demolition and explosive engineering tasks.
  • 19 heavy and medium bridge systems and 12 trailers: Various bridging solutions for different terrain and tactical needs.
  • 5 bridges for BEAVER bridge-laying tank: Additional bridge sections for the Beaver system.
  • 2 Bergepanzer 3 armored recovery vehicles: Heavy recovery vehicles for larger armored vehicles.
  • 12 Ahlmann mobile and protected mine clearing systems*: Mobile and protected systems for enhanced mine clearance.

Protective and Special Equipment

  • 765 laser range finders* (significantly increased from 120): Vastly enhanced capability for precise distance measurement, crucial for artillery fire correction and target acquisition.
  • 285 border protection vehicles* (increased from 277): Vehicles designed for border security and patrol, improving mobility and surveillance in border regions.
  • 230 field glasses*: Essential optical equipment for observation and reconnaissance.
  • 15 Caracal air assault vehicles*: Light and mobile vehicles for rapid deployment and special operations.
  • 15 AMPS self-protection systems for helicopters*: Defensive systems enhancing helicopter survivability against missile threats.
  • 45 underwater scooters*: Specialized equipment for underwater operations and reconnaissance.
  • 52 mobile antenna mast systems*: Mobile communication infrastructure for establishing and maintaining communication networks.
  • 82 ground surveillance radars*: Radar systems for detecting ground movements and enhancing situational awareness.
  • 58,000 combat helmets: Providing essential personal protection for soldiers.
  • 331 SatCom terminals*: Satellite communication terminals for reliable long-range communication.
  • 750 night vision goggles*: Enhancing operational capabilities during nighttime and low-light conditions.
  • IT equipment*: Essential information technology equipment for command, control, and communication.
  • 2,000 LED lamps*: Providing portable lighting for various operational needs.
  • 84 outboard motors: For use with boats and watercraft for riverine operations and transport.
  • 400 IR cameras*: Infrared cameras for thermal imaging and night vision applications.
  • 3 Satcom surveillance systems*: Satellite-based surveillance systems for wide-area monitoring.
  • 1 naval mine clearance system*: Specialized system for detecting and neutralizing naval mines.
  • 2,667 Crypto Phones*: Secure communication devices for encrypted communications.
  • 90,600 safety glasses (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*): Providing eye protection for soldiers in various environments.
  • 1 PCB printer*: Specialized equipment for on-site circuit board printing and repair.
  • 1 antenna hub station: Central communication node for managing antenna systems.
  • 1,288 binoculars: Additional optical equipment for observation.
  • 5 SurveilSPIRE mobile reconnaissance systems*: Advanced mobile reconnaissance platforms.
  • 10 radio jammers*: Electronic warfare systems for jamming enemy radio communications.
  • 40 laser target designators*: Equipment for precisely marking targets for guided munitions.
  • 1 radio frequency system: Specialized radio communication system.
  • 3,000 field telephones with 5,000 cable reels and carrying straps: Wired communication systems for secure and reliable communication.
  • 1 communications electronic scanner/jammer system*: Comprehensive electronic warfare system for scanning and jamming enemy communications.
  • 6 HEP 70 mobile decontamination vehicles including decontamination material: Mobile units for decontaminating personnel and equipment from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats.
  • 10 HMMWV (8x ground radar capability, 2x jamming/anti drone capability)*: Versatile high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles equipped with radar and anti-drone capabilities.
  • 1 high-frequency unit with equipment*: Specialized high-frequency communication equipment.

Logistics

  • 262 Zetros trucks*: Robust trucks for logistical transport and supply.
  • 78 Zetros tankers*: Tanker trucks for fuel and liquid transport.
  • 24 M1070 Oshkosh tank transporter tractors*: Heavy-duty tractors for transporting main battle tanks and heavy equipment.
  • 473 vehicles (trucks, minibuses, all-terrain vehicles) (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*): A diverse fleet of vehicles for various logistical and transport needs.
  • 181 Pick-ups*: Light utility vehicles for transport and patrol.
  • 40 protected vehicles*: Armored vehicles for personnel transport in higher-risk areas.
  • 90 HX81 truck tractor trains 8×8 and 90 semi-trailers*: Heavy-duty transport combinations for large-scale logistical movements.
  • 25 MAN TGS trucks*: Versatile trucks for general transport duties.
  • 40 load-handling trucks 8×8: Heavy-duty trucks with loading and unloading capabilities.
  • 34 load-handling trucks 15t*: Medium-duty trucks with loading capabilities.
  • 6 load-handling trucks 8×6 with 21 roll-off containers*: Specialized trucks for containerized cargo transport.
  • 14 THeMIS tracked and remote-controlled infantry vehicles*: Unmanned ground vehicles for logistical support and reconnaissance.

Combat Readiness and Survivability

  • 467,000 rounds of 40mm ammunition* (increased from 393,000): Increased ammunition supply for 40mm automatic grenade launchers and weapons systems.
  • 450 MG5 machine guns* (increased from 350): Modern and versatile machine guns enhancing infantry firepower.
  • 3,410 HK 416 assault rifles* (significantly increased from 495): A substantial increase in the supply of high-quality HK 416 assault rifles, a standard NATO rifle.
  • 4,905 MK 556 assault rifles* (increased from 4,005): Augmenting the supply of MK 556 assault rifles, further equipping infantry units.
  • 484 HLR 338 precision rifles with 314,000 rounds of ammunition* (increased from 420 rifles): Enhanced precision sniping capability with increased rifles and ammunition.
  • 881 CR 308 rifles* (increased from 661): Adding to the supply of CR 308 rifles for designated marksmen and infantry support.
  • 73 AK-47 assault rifles: Providing familiar weapon systems, potentially for specific units or training purposes.
  • More than 60 million rounds of ammunition for firearms (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*): A massive supply of small arms ammunition ensuring sustained combat capability.
  • 88,400 wool blankets (increased from 60,600): Providing essential cold-weather gear for troops.
  • 14,766 sleeping bags (increased from 14,000): Additional sleeping bags for improved troop comfort and readiness in field conditions.
  • 343,400 tourniquets (increased from 306,200): Significantly increasing the supply of life-saving tourniquets for battlefield first aid.
  • 26,000 rounds of 120mm mortar ammunition*: Sustaining the firepower of 120mm mortars.
  • 370,000 chest seals*: Medical supplies for treating chest wounds, crucial for battlefield trauma care.
  • 19,480 anti-tank mines (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*): Providing defensive capabilities against armored vehicles.
  • 220 GMG grenade launchers*: Automatic grenade launchers providing significant firepower.
  • 200 MG4 machine guns*: Additional MG4 machine guns to enhance infantry firepower.
  • Emergency power generators: Essential for maintaining power supply in field conditions.
  • 250 tents: Providing shelter for troops in field deployments.
  • 1 million trauma bandages*: Large quantity of bandages for treating battlefield injuries.
  • 16,000 RGW 90 man-portable anti-tank weapons*: Effective anti-tank weapons for infantry units.
  • 3,500 SFP9 pistols*: Sidearms for officers and specialized personnel.
  • 110 MG3 machine guns with 500 spare barrels and breechblocks: Reliable machine guns with ample spare parts for extended operation.
  • 655,000 first aid kits*: Extensive supply of first aid kits for basic medical care.
  • 2 field hospitals*: Mobile medical facilities for advanced medical treatment in the field.
  • 93,000 smoke grenades*: Providing battlefield obscurants for tactical maneuvering.
  • 100,000 m detonating cord and 115,000 detonators: Explosive materials for demolition and engineering tasks.
  • Rescue boats*: Watercraft for rescue and evacuation operations.
  • 6,132 camouflage nets (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*): Camouflage materials for concealing equipment and positions.
  • 6,000 ponchos*: Waterproof outerwear for troops.
  • 450 snow chains: For vehicle operation in snowy and icy conditions.
  • 205,000 single module group rations: Food supplies for troops in the field.
  • Medical material: Ongoing supply of various medical materials.
  • 10 Warthog All Terrain Tracked Carriers (ambulance): Armored ambulances for casualty evacuation.
  • 49 ambulances*: Additional ambulances for medical transport.
  • 30,000 winter clothing sets: Complete sets of winter clothing for cold-weather operations.
  • 27,477 backpacks: Essential gear for carrying equipment and supplies.
  • 1,202 Infusion kits: Medical supplies for administering intravenous fluids.
  • 8 dental sterilizers: Equipment for maintaining dental hygiene in field hospitals.
  • 2 hangar tents*: Large tents for aircraft or vehicle maintenance and storage.
  • 8 lift trucks*: Forklifts for material handling and logistics.
  • 295 generators: Power generators for electricity supply in the field.
  • 168 mobile heating systems*: Mobile heating units for cold-weather comfort and operations.
  • Mi-24 spare parts*: Spare parts for Mi-24 helicopters, maintaining their operational status.
  • Spare parts for heavy machine gun M2: Maintaining the operability of M2 heavy machine guns.
  • 116,000 winter jackets: Additional winter jackets for cold-weather protection.
  • 80,000 winter trousers: Winter trousers to complement winter jackets.
  • 240,000 winter hats: Winter hats for head protection in cold climates.
  • 320,000 pre-packaged military Meals Ready to Eat (MREs): Individual meal packs for troops in the field.
  • 67 fridges for medical material*: Refrigerators for storing temperature-sensitive medical supplies.
  • 3,000 Panzerfaust 3 anti-tank weapons with 900 firing devices: Effective anti-tank weapons for infantry.
  • 50 Bunkerfaust anti-structure weapons with 15 firing devices: Specialized weapons for engaging fortified positions.
  • 100,000 hand grenades: Hand-thrown grenades for close-quarters combat.
  • 5,300 explosive charges: Explosive charges for demolition and breaching.
  • 350,000 detonators: Detonators for initiating explosive charges.
  • 100 auto-injector devices: Medical auto-injectors for rapid drug administration.
  • 15 palettes of military clothing: Bulk supplies of military clothing.
  • 1,200 hospital beds: Beds for field hospitals and medical facilities.
  • 18 palettes of medical material, 60 surgical lights: Extensive medical supplies including surgical lighting.
  • Protective clothing, surgical masks: Protective gear for medical personnel and CBRN defense.
  • 1 field hospital (project jointly financed with Estonia)*: Additional field hospital capacity.
  • Diesel and gasoline*: Fuel supplies for vehicles and equipment.
  • 10 tons of AdBlue*: Diesel exhaust fluid for modern diesel vehicles.
  • 500 medical gauzes*: Medical gauzes for wound care.
  • MiG-29 spare parts*: Spare parts for MiG-29 fighter jets, maintaining their operational status.

Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks, a key component of German military aid to Ukraine funded by ukraine euros, ready for deployment.

Military Support to Ukraine in Planning/Execution

(Due to security concerns, the Federal Government withholds details on transportation modalities and dates until after handover)

Armoured Fighting Vehicles

  • 25 MARDER infantry fighting vehicles*: Further supply of MARDER IFVs to bolster mechanized infantry.
  • 9 AiTO30 FDC (wheeled infantry fighting vehicle RCT-30 with mobile fire direction center)*: Advanced wheeled IFVs with fire direction capabilities.
  • 221 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP)*: Significant increase in MRAP vehicles for enhanced troop protection.
  • 22 LEOPARD 1 A5 main battle tanks* (inter alia joint project with Denmark and the Netherlands): Additional Leopard 1 tanks to strengthen armored forces.
  • Ammunition for main battle tanks for LEOPARD 2*: Ongoing ammunition supply for Leopard 2 tanks.
  • Ammunition for infantry fighting vehicles MARDER*: Continued ammunition supply for MARDER IFVs.

Air Defence

  • 2 PATRIOT launchers*: Adding to the long-range air defense capabilities with more Patriot launchers.
  • 4 Kinetic Defence Vehicles (Diehl Defence)*: Enhancing air defense system effectiveness.
  • 13 GEPARD self-propelled anti-aircraft guns*: Increasing the number of Gepard systems for mobile air defense.
  • 2 SKYNEX air defense systems with ammunition*: Further SKYNEX systems to counter drone and missile threats.
  • IRIS-T SLM/SLS missiles*: Continued supply of IRIS-T missiles for medium and short-range air defense.
  • 6 IRIS-T air defense systems (SLM/SLS)*: Additional IRIS-T systems for comprehensive air defense.
  • GEPARD ammunition*: Ongoing ammunition supply for Gepard systems.

Artillery

  • 54 RCH 155 wheeled self-propelled howitzers*: Advanced wheeled howitzers for increased artillery mobility and firepower.
  • 19 Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers*: Additional PzH 2000 howitzers to reinforce long-range artillery.
  • More than 120,000 projectiles 122mm*: Significant ammunition supply for 122mm artillery systems.
  • More than 200,000 projectiles 155mm*: Large-scale ammunition supply for standard NATO 155mm artillery.
  • 10 Zuzana 2 wheeled self-propelled howitzers* (project jointly financed with Denmark and Norway): Additional Zuzana 2 howitzers to enhance artillery capabilities.

Drones and Counter-UAV Systems

  • 3,100 HF-1 strike drones: Massive increase in strike drone numbers for offensive operations.
  • 71 VECTOR reconnaissance drones*: Further enhancing reconnaissance capabilities with VECTOR drones.
  • 332 SONGBIRD reconnaissance drones*: Additional Songbird reconnaissance drones to improve situational awareness.
  • 40 drone detection systems*: Increasing counter-drone capabilities with more detection systems.
  • 11 anti-drone sensors and jammers*: Strengthening counter-drone measures with additional sensors and jammers.

Helicopter

  • 6 Sea King Mk41 multi-role helicopters with spare parts: Multi-role helicopters for transport, SAR, and other operations.

Military Engineering Capabilities

  • 9 Bergepanzer 2 armored recovery vehicles*: Additional recovery vehicles to maintain operational readiness.
  • Material for explosive ordnance disposal*: Continued supply of EOD materials.
  • 2 Ahlmann mobile and protected mine clearing systems*: Further enhancing mine clearance capabilities.

Protective and Special Equipment

  • 1,660 combat helmets*: Additional combat helmets for troop protection.
  • 23 laser range finders*: Increasing the supply of laser range finders for accurate targeting.
  • 4 AMPS self-protection systems for helicopters*: Enhancing helicopter survivability.
  • 10,000 safety glasses*: Large supply of safety glasses for eye protection.
  • 10 SurveilSPIRE mobile reconnaissance systems*: Adding to mobile reconnaissance capabilities.
  • 215 border protection vehicles*: Increasing the number of vehicles for border security operations.
  • 11 communications electronic scanner/jammer systems*: Strengthening electronic warfare capabilities.

Logistics

  • 30 Gereon RCS tracked and remote-controlled infantry vehicles*: Unmanned ground vehicles for logistical and support roles.
  • 20 Zetros refrigerator trucks*: Refrigerated trucks for transporting perishable goods and medical supplies.
  • 1 load-handling truck 8×6 with 7 roll-off containers*: Specialized truck for containerized cargo.
  • 2 tractors and 4 trailers*: Additional transport vehicles for logistical support.

Combat Readiness and Survivability

  • 84,000 rounds of 40mm ammunition*: Continued ammunition supply for 40mm weapons.
  • 95 MK 556 assault rifles*: Additional MK 556 assault rifles for infantry.
  • 39 CR 308 rifles: Further supply of CR 308 rifles.
  • 1.2 million rounds of ammunition for firearms*: Massive ongoing supply of small arms ammunition.
  • 3,420 PARM anti-tank mines*: Advanced anti-tank mines for defensive operations.
  • 16 HLR 338 precision rifles*: Increasing the number of precision rifles for sniping.
  • 11,000 man-portable anti-tank weapons*: Large supply of man-portable anti-tank weapons.
  • 2 dental sterilizers: Additional dental sterilizers for field medical facilities.
  • Continuing deliveries of medical material*: Ongoing medical supply deliveries.

The substantial military aid from Germany, quantified in billions of ukraine euros, underscores a firm commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defense against ongoing aggression. This comprehensive assistance, ranging from advanced weapon systems to essential logistical and medical supplies, plays a crucial role in bolstering Ukraine’s resilience and capability to defend its sovereignty.

* Deliveries from industry stocks financed by German funds for security capacity building. Some deliveries require upgrades or productions are ongoing; also training measures take place.

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