False advertisement: German Ministry of Defence corrects newest Ukraine aid package
For the first time in a long time, the German Ministry of Defence announced a new comprehensive military aid package in support of Ukraine last Friday. One week later, it now changed the online communication regarding the package to address a communication faux pas.
Germany provides Ukraine with a new military aid package
During last Friday's meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, Germany announced a new military aid package to provide Ukraine with additional military assistance over the course of 2025. While the military equipment contained in the package is urgently needed, the announcement itself appears to be at least somewhat misleading.
German loitering munition for the Ukrainian defence
After the supply of loitering munition played virtually no role in Germany's assistance to Ukraine during the first three years of the war, it is now picking up speed. Following the first deliveries by Helsing since the beginning of the year, the Munich-based defence company is about to realise a second order.
Planned deliveries for 2025: Status after one quarter
How are the deliveries of military equipment originally planned by Germany for this year progressing? A conclusion after three months!
Why the Budget Committee’s €8.2 billion approval is more important than you might think
On Friday, the Bundestag's Budget Committee approved around €11 billion in additional funds that will be spent on providing Ukraine with military aid. This includes over €8 billion earmarked for military aid over the years 2026 to 2029. Although these take a back seat in general reporting, they are more important than many people realise.
€3 billion package: Ministry of Defence announces further details
Germany is about to provide Ukraine with a new €3 billion military aid package. The German Ministry of Defence has now announced further details.
Rumour mill: Is Germany putting military aid on hold?
The rumour mill is currently reporting that, following the US, Germany has now also stopped supplying military equipment to Ukraine. But what is the truth of the rumour? Facts ahead.
Scholz still won’t give in on the €3 billion for Ukraine assistance
According to government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit, Olaf Scholz will not budge from his position regarding the €3 billion funding for additional assistance to Ukraine.
Pistorius refutes: IRIS-T SLM not part of the €3 billion Ukraine assistance under discussion
Germany's Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius today refuted reports that three additional IRIS-T SLM fire units are to be procured with the €3 billion currently under discussion.
Germany to hand over first RCH 155 to Ukraine next week
As a spokesperson for the German Ministry of Defence announced today, Germany will hand over the first RCH 155 to Ukraine as early as next week.
