Germany to give Ukraine a new military aid package worth 500m euros, including missiles for IRIS-T SAMs and other weapons

Germany has announced a new military aid package for the Ukrainian army.

Here's What We Know

This was announced by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius during a working visit to Odessa on 30 May. The new package is designed for 500m euros. A detailed list of weapons is not yet available. It is only known that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive missiles of different range for IRIS-T SAMs. In addition, Germany will provide Ukraine with reconnaissance and attack drones, as well as spare parts for the previously transferred equipment.

Flashback

IRIS-T (Infra Red Imaging System Tail/Thrust Vector-Controlled) is an advanced surface-to-air missile system developed by German company Diehl Defence. It is designed to defend against airborne threats including aircraft, helicopters, drones and cruise missiles. IRIS-T uses infrared homing missiles that provide high accuracy and reliability of target engagement. The complex can be integrated with various air defence systems, providing multi-layered defence. By the way, the AFU now has four batteries of IRIS-T SAM batteries in SLM modification.

Source: WELT