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Germany has already handed over 5 of its 12 Patriot surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems to Ukraine.
“Elchi” reports that this was stated by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at a press conference following the results of the “coalition of the willing” meeting.
He noted that air defense is one of the priorities of support for Ukraine.
“Germany has already handed over 5 of its 12 Patriot systems. We are consistently supplying IRIS-T systems, guided missiles and various types of ammunition,” he said, recalling that a total of 11.5 billion euros are earmarked in the German federal budget for support to Ukraine in 2026.
“In addition to our permanent support in the form of SAMs and unmanned aerial vehicles, we will ensure the financing of ammunition for long-range artillery. Close cooperation between the industry of partner countries and Ukraine is important to us. Therefore, I am very happy that the production of Ukrainian drones has just started in Germany within the framework of a joint venture,” Pistorius noted.
According to him, Germany will also provide Ukraine with 5 PAC-3 interceptor missiles, provided that other partner countries donate a total of 30 missiles.
Pistorius emphasized that Ukraine can continue to count on Germany’s support.