IRIS-T, Patriot, Leopard tanks and more: Germany hands Ukraine a major military aid package

Germany continues to provide military support to Ukraine.

Here's What We Know

Today, the Bundeswehr announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, which includes, among other things, the country's critical IRIS-T and Patriot air defence systems, as well as Leopard tanks.

The new aid package includes:

• 15 Leopard 1 A5 tanks;
• 2 Gepard self-propelled air defence systems with spare parts;
• 30 MRAP armoured mine-resistant vehicles;
• PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer;
• 12 armoured vehicles with kinetic defence systems;
• 7 Caracal landing jeeps;
• IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile system with missiles;
• IRIS-T SLS surface-to-air missile system;
• 2 Patriot launchers;
• 2 TRML-4D radars;
• ammunition for Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 tanks;
• 30 Vector drones, 24 RQ-35 Heidrun drones, 14 Hornet XR drones;
• 5 AMPS helicopter self-defence systems;
• 45 dive scooters;
• 12 Zetros trucks and 8 Zetros refuelling tankers;
• 120 GMW grenade launchers,
• 200 MG4 machine guns,
• 420 MK 556 rifles,
• 80 HLR 338 sniper rifles,
• 100 CR 308 rifles;
• 52,000 rounds of 155 mm,
• AIM-9L/I-1 Sidewinde guided missiles;
• 65,000 rounds of ammunition for Gepard launchers.

In addition, Germany transferred generators, tourniquets, tents, 120mm mortar ammunition, mines, demining equipment, and small arms ammunition to Ukraine.

Source: BundesRegierung