German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and Ukraine’s Denys
Shmyhal signed an agreement to strengthen defence cooperation and technology
development.
Pistorius stated during the signing at NATO headquarters in Brussels that the deal will allow Germany to take advantage of Ukraine's innovative potential while also bolstering Ukraine's defense and deterrence capacities.
Pistorius described the agreement as a win-win scenario and expressed his optimism that the collaboration will spur the German defense industry's creativity, skills, and speed.
Germany has also pledged over €2 billion (around $2.3 billion) in new military aid for Ukraine, including advanced Patriot and IRIS-T air defense systems, precision-guided artillery, rockets, anti-tank weapons, secure communications systems, and other critical supplies.
The agreement reflects a deepening partnership aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense and deterrence capabilities while fostering closer industrial ties that will likely endure beyond the ongoing conflict with Russia.
He listed the simplicity of work and study stays, increased collaboration in military training, and cooperative efforts in the area of air defense as specific projects.
He also mentioned initiatives to increase information sharing.
What specific systems will Germany supply under the new package?
These are long-range air and missile defense systems capable
of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft.
Germany initially planned two but has expanded the commitment to five Patriots.
Germany is providing multiple IRIS-T surface-to-air missile systems, including medium-range (IRIS-T SLM) and short-range (IRIS-T SLS) variants, for layered air defense against drones, aircraft, and missiles.
Approximately 15 tanks will be delivered to enhance Ukraine's armored warfare capabilities. Two Gepard systems along with 65,000 rounds of anti-aircraft ammunition for these vehicles.