Germany announced Monday that it has delivered 10 Merder infantry fighting vehicles, a Skynex air defense system, ammunition for Leopard 2 tanks, IRIS-T SLM air defense missiles, and additional assistance to Ukraine.
The latest allocation also included more than 29,000 rounds for Gepard anti-aircraft systems, 7,500 155 mm artillery shells, 18,000 rounds of 40 mm ammunition, and an unspecified quantity of 120 mm mortar ammunition.
In addition, Berlin provided a TRML-4D radar system, six Oshkosh M1070 tank transporters, 3,000 RGW 90 portable grenade launchers, and 100,000 first aid kits.
Ukraine also acquired a Beaver bridge-laying tank, a Dachs armored engineering vehicle, nine mine-clearing systems, an AMPS protection system for helicopters, 60 outboard motors, 600 LED lamps, nearly 2,000 camouflage nets, and 2,000 ponchos.
The third Patriot air defense system’s delivery is currently being arranged, according to the German government website.
On April 13, Berlin declared its intention to provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot system, as Kyiv urgently requires extra air defenses to fend off Russian assaults.
Germany has emerged as one of Ukraine’s main military contributors, ranking second only to the United States. As of late February, the Kiel Institute for the World Economy reported that Germany has provided Ukraine with 10 billion euros (10.73 billion) in military aid. The number has significantly decreased compared to January as a result of a modification in the institute’s methodology for monitoring assistance.
Source: Newsroom
