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Ukraine Secures €1.2 Billion Defense Deal with Germany

12/18/2025

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Ukraine signs defense agreements with Germany worth over €1.2 billion, announced by Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal.
The agreements include long-term spare parts for Patriot systems, strengthening air defense against Russian attacks.
They involve purchasing Ukrainian drones worth €200 million and producing 200 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers to boost artillery strength.
Germany will provide €11.5 billion in 2026 for ongoing defense support to strengthen air defense, UAVs, and electronic warfare systems.

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Ukraine signs defense agreements with Germany worth over €1.2 billion, announced by Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal.
The agreements include long-term spare parts for Patriot systems, strengthening air defense against Russian attacks.
They involve purchasing Ukrainian drones worth €200 million and producing 200 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers to boost artillery strength.
Germany will provide €11.5 billion in 2026 for ongoing defense support to strengthen air defense, UAVs, and electronic warfare systems.