Germany preparing almost EUR 1 bln 'winter package' of assistance for Ukraine, incl Patriot, IRIS-T
The German Ministry of Defense announced the preparation of a new "winter package" of assistance for Ukraine worth about EUR 1 billion, which will include additional Patriot and IRIS-T air defense systems, as well as Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns.
"Germany is preparing a second winter package for Ukraine: to protect critical infrastructure and assure further support, Germany is providing additional air defense with Patriot, IRIS-T SLM and SLS worth about EUR 1 billion, as well as three Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns," the Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
The Ministry of Defense also said in the next few weeks another ten Leopard1 A5 main battle tanks, some 15 protected transport vehicles and almost 20 protected medical vehicles will arrive in Ukraine.
"Germany will continue to support Ukraine with what it needs most – air defense, ammunition and tanks," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said.
