Financial scandals overshadow German Aid to Ukraine
In the past weeks, the German government denied Ukraine a total of approximately €15.1 billion in funding for additional military aid for the current year and the next two years. But how is this justified and what are the possible reasons behind it?
Germany receives generous compensations for Patriot deliveries
Research shows that the delivery of the two MIM-104 Patriot fire units recently announced, which the German government originally announced it would finance alone, will now be financed largely by other countries. Other German commitments are also subject to such financing models.
Eighth IRIS-T SLM fire unit delivered to Ukraine
According to my information, Ukraine received its eighth IRIS-T SLM fire unit as part of Germany's continuing military assistance two weeks ago. This further strengthened the capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Force.
Ukraine continues to hope for Taurus
While the German side is trying to bury public discussions about a possible Taurus KEPD-350 delivery, Ukrainian government officials have repeatedly stated publicly that talks on the subject are still ongoing.
New details: German Luftwaffe repairs Ukrainian Patriot radar
Specialists from the German Luftwaffe likely spent many months repairing a Ukrainian Patriot radar. Major General Maik Keller, deputy commander of the NSATU, discussed this in two interviews.
Bundeswehr extends Patriot deployment to protect Polish airspace
The protection of a logistical hub in Poland by Bundeswehr forces, which was expected to last only six months, was extended by a further approximately six months until the end of the year.
Belgium contributes €140 million & A400M to German EAAD initiative
Just like last year, Belgium will once again participate extensively in the German EAAD initiative and support Ukraine with funding and logistical assistance.
Norway participates again in German air defence initiative
A spokeswoman for the Norwegian Ministry of Defence told me that Norway has provided “significant funding” for the German EAAD initiative. While the exact details are still being kept secret in Norway, the German Ministry of Defence is shedding some light on the situation.
A destroyed ambulance as a reminder of Russian war crimes
Although the Ukrainian ambulance was destroyed by a Russian attack more than three years ago, it is still saving countless lives in Ukraine thanks to a German association. This is the story of the Barwinka from Derhachi.
Swiss Leopard 1A5 MBTs not intended for a Ringtausch
The speculation surrounding the future of the 96 Swiss Leopard 1A5s, which are stored in Italy and were recently acquired by Rheinmetall, has now come to an end.
