Germany has delivered 9 IRIS-T air defence techniques to Ukraine and is making ready to produce additional complexes within the close to future.
Supply: German Ambassador to Ukraine Heiko Thoms in an interview with Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne, as reported by European Pravda
Particulars: Thoms pressured that air defence is "critically vital" and that Germany is presently Ukraine's largest companion in offering air defence, whereas acknowledging the help remains to be not sufficient.
Quote: "Now we have really already delivered 9 IRIS-T techniques, so far as I do know, and additional new IRIS-T techniques are anticipated to be delivered quickly."
Extra particulars: Thoms additionally stated that on the finish of 2025 Germany delivered two further Patriot techniques to Ukraine and continues to produce ammunition for air defence techniques.
Quote: "I do know that is nonetheless not sufficient. As I stated, I additionally dwell right here and perceive what the state of affairs is, I do know the realities. However we’re doing all the things we are able to and making each effort to help Ukraine, each by way of direct help to the power sector and thru the supply of air defence belongings."
Background:
- In January, Helmut Rauch, CEO of Diehl Defence, a number one German producer specializing in high-tech defence and safety tools, stated that Ukraine had ordered 18 IRIS-T air defence techniques from the corporate.
- German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated on 27 January that Berlin is presently unable to offer further Patriot air defence missile techniques to Ukraine.
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