Germany to give Ukraine 10 Leopard 1 tanks, more Patriot and IRIS-T air defense systems

This was reported by the German Ministry of Defense.

The total cost of air defense systems and anti-aircraft guns is about 1 billion euros.

“Germany finalizes second winter package for Ukraine to protect critical infrastructure and provide further support, supplying additional air defense with Patriot, IRIS-T SLM & SLS worth around EUR 1 billion, as well as three Gepard anti-aircraft gun tanks,” the message says.

The report also notes that over the next few weeks, Ukraine will receive 10 more Leopard 1 A5 battle tanks, 15 armored transport vehicles, and nearly 20 armored ambulances. 

• The Rheinmetall arms concern has received an order from the German government for more than 150,000 artillery shells for Ukraine.