Germany will transfer IRIS-T air defense systems and COBRA radar stations to Ukraine in the coming weeks
The Armed Forces of Ukraine will soon receive IRIS-Tair defense systems along with COBRA radar stations.
What we know
On August 21, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that COBRA radar systems together with IRIS-T air defense equipment would "soon arrive" in Ukraine. On August 23, Defense Minister Annalena Baerbock added that the weapons would be delivered "in the coming weeks".
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Olaf Scholz also noted that Germany and Canada have agreed on a new military aid package. In addition to air defense equipment, it will include missile systems and tons of ammunition.
Recall that Ukraine signed a contract with Diehl Defense in early summer for the purchase of IRIS-T surface-to-air missile systems, which can destroy targets at a distance of up to 40 km. The sum was €178 million. The funds for SAMs will be allocated from the German budget.
Source: @AuswaertigesAmt
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