Germany sends new batch of military aid to Ukraine: ammunition, UAVs, demining equipment

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

The German government has reported on the delivery of another batch of military aid to Ukraine.

In particular, Germany has delivered one Warthog terrain tracked carrier (previously, 9 such vehicles were sent). 

Additionally, 6,000 artillery rounds of 155 mm were provided. 

Furthermore, additional support in the field of unmanned systems and countermeasures has been provided: specifically, 16 Vector reconnaissance UAVs and 30 reconnaissance UAVs RQ-35 Heidrun, as well as 30 sets of UAV countermeasure tools.

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The new batch of aid also includes:

  • two WISENT 1 mine clearance tanks;
  • 11 remote controlled and protected mine clearing systems;
  • 3 mine ploughs;
  • 70 infrared cameras;
  • 24 outboard motors;
  • 680 MK 556 assault rifles;
  • 120 CR308 rifles;
  • 50 HL 338 precision rifles;
  • 5,000 detonators.

The German government instructed the Rheinmetall defence industry company to supply 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.

Before that, Germany announced that it had prepared a new military aid package for Ukraine estimated at €500 million.

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