Sweden: heavy advanced weapons to Ukraine
The Government of Sweden today presented a large three-part support package to Ukraine.
The Government of Sweden today presented a large three-part support package to Ukraine.
Estonia's military assistance to Ukraine will increase to EUR 370 million, or slightly more than 1% of Estonia's gross domestic product.
"The radars for Ukrainian air defence protect lives and we are proud to be able to deliver much needed equipment at short notice," said Thomas Müller, CEO of HENSOLDT.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine received the eighth Zuzana 2 155 mm self-propelled howitzer from the Slovak Republic.
Armin Papperger, CEO of German defence industry giant Rheinmetall, said the company could deliver refurbished Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine in 2024 at the earliest.
The United Kingdom's Prime Minister has announced the UK will send Challenger 2 tanks and AS-90 self-propelled howitzers to aid the Ukrainian offensive.
During the Russo-Ukrainian war, the space domain has arguably been used in a more versatile manner than in any previous conflict, duly providing a major learning opportunity for Western countries.
The portable VAMPIRE kit will allow Ukraine ground forces to target and shoot down enemy drones and defend against adversary ground threats.
The German government will provide Ukraine with Marder infantry fighting vehicles and Patriot air defence system battery.
The artillery shells can be used in several types of artillery, including the M109 Norway donated last year.
German defence industry company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has launched the production of RCH 155 howitzers for Ukraine.
The German government is examining whether it can provide even greater support to the Ukrainian armed forces in their defence against Russian air attacks.
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