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Ukraine Boosts Defense with $6.6B EU Support, NATO Aid
9/11/2025
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Ukraine's Military Aid
- Ukraine's Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the delivery of 10,000 artillery shells from Poland within a week.
- The EU will allocate 6.6 billion euros for U.S. weapon purchases, with 80% of 2 million rounds of ammunition already secured.
- NATO is enhancing Ukraine's air defenses, with the U.S. approving a $179.1 million sale for Patriot systems.
- European nations aim to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, benefiting U.S. defense contractors.
- Bulgaria is collaborating with Rheinmetall to produce NATO-standard ammunition to support Ukraine.
