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Germany Eases Arms Exports to Ukraine, Gulf Nations

3/21/2026

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The German government launched a temporary measure to speed exports of air defense and maritime security systems to Ukraine and Persian Gulf nations.
Effective March 20, 2026, the six-month General License removes prior-approval requirements for each export.
Eligible countries include Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arranged delivery of 35 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles to Ukraine from European stockpiles.

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The German government launched a temporary measure to speed exports of air defense and maritime security systems to Ukraine and Persian Gulf nations.
Effective March 20, 2026, the six-month General License removes prior-approval requirements for each export.
Eligible countries include Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arranged delivery of 35 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles to Ukraine from European stockpiles.