Ukraine gets major weapons boost from NATO ally
Ukraine will receive a huge military package from Germany, which will provide a major boost for its air defense systems.
General Christian Freuding revealed details of the aid on Wednesday, describing the weapons that will be sent to Ukraine by the end of the year.
They include two medium-range IRIS-T SLM batteries and two short-range IRIS-T SLS batteries (ground-based air defense systems), 10 Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns and a Lenkflugkörper IRIS-T guided missile system.
Drones and counter-drone systems will also be provided, as well as self-propelled howitzers—12 PzH 2000s and four Slovak-made Zuzana 2s. Although made in Slovakia, the contracts to transfer the Zuzana 2s to Ukraine are financed by the German government, Ukrainian media outlet Militarnyi reported.
Assault rifles, ammunition, about 30 Leopard 1A5 tanks and 400 armored Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles are also part of the package, on top of logistical support machinery and multiple types of trucks.
Germany is also providing Ukraine with medical equipment and a field hospital.
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