Patriot SAMs, IRIS-T and Gepard anti-aircraft tanks: Germany announces new €1bn military aid package for Ukraine

By: Myroslav Trinko | 10.10.2023, 21:33
Patriot SAMs, IRIS-T and Gepard anti-aircraft tanks: Germany announces new €1bn military aid package for Ukraine

The German government has announced a new military aid package for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Here's What We Know

As expected, the new aid package will be designed to strengthen the Ukrainian air defence system. It includes Patriot and IRIS-T SAMs (in SLM and SLS modifications).

In addition, Germany will transfer to the AFU a new batch of Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, weapons of various types, as well as funds and equipment for military personnel. The total amount of aid will amount to 1 billion euros. There is no information yet on when the arms deliveries will start.

Gepard anti-aircraft tank

Source: @BMVg_Bundeswehr.