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$38 Billion and Patriot Missiles: Ramstein Delivers One of Its Biggest Packages Yet

Elbridge A. Colby, US Under Secretary of War for Policy, John Healey, British Secretary of State for Defence, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, Boris Pistorius, and Mark Rutte, on February 12, 2026, in Brussels, Belgium. (Source: Getty Images)

Ukraine has just secured nearly $38 billion in military aid for 2026 at the latest Ramstein meeting—here’s what’s inside.

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Vlad Litnarovych
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The 2026 Ramstein meeting concluded with record commitments since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said following the meeting on February 13.

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More than $6 billion of that total has already been formalized in concrete aid packages.

These include:

  • over $2.5 billion allocated for Ukrainian drone production;

  • more than $500 million designated for NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL);

  • around $2 billion earmarked for air-defense systems.

Additional funding for:

  • artillery ammunition;

  • military training;

  • maritime capabilities;

  • other key defense priorities.

Kyiv also reached urgent agreements with several European partners to transfer Patriot interceptor missiles from existing national stockpiles, a step officials say is critical to countering Russia’s continued use of ballistic missiles against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Final delivery numbers are still being coordinated, but Ukrainian officials emphasized the need for rapid deployment.

Fedorov said the structure of Western military aid is evolving “before our eyes,” shifting toward technologies that can stop Russian forces on land, in the air, and at sea while undermining Moscow’s ability to sustain the war.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom announced £500 million ($680 million) for air defense and an additional £150 million ($204 million) contribution to the PURL initiative, while confirming £3 billion ($4.08 billion) in total military assistance for Ukraine in 2026.

British support is expected to focus heavily on air-defense interceptors, missile systems, and protection of critical infrastructure from drone and missile attacks.

Germany

Germany pledged at least €1 billion for drone procurement and will finance projects aimed at building an air-defense “shield” over Ukrainian cities, as well as developing drone-assault units within its broader €11.5 billion Ukraine support budget.

Berlin has emerged as one of Kyiv’s key backers in integrated air defense and unmanned warfare capabilities, both seen as decisive for 2026.

Norway

Norway committed $7 billion in 2026 funding, including:

  • $1.4 billion for drones;

  • $700 million for air defense;

  • $200 million for artillery;

  • $125 million for PURL.

The scale places Norway among the largest single-year contributors relative to national size.

Netherlands

The Netherlands pledged to allocate at least 0.25% of GDP to Ukraine’s defense in 2026 and announced an additional €90 million contribution to PURL, reinforcing multinational procurement of air-defense interceptors and critical munitions.

Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Spain

Belgium will provide €1 billion in military aid this year.

Sweden unveiled a €1.2 billion assistance package and €100 million for PURL, part of €3.7 billion total support in 2026.

Denmark increased military aid by $425 million, reaching $2 billion overall.

Spain committed $1.2 billion in assistance for 2026.

Much of this funding is expected to support artillery ammunition, air defense, armored vehicles, and drone programs.

Canada and other partners

Canada announced:

  • $50 million for the “Danish model ” defense procurement mechanism;

  • $45 million in medical support.

Additional commitments include:

  • Iceland: funding for PURL and weapons procurement;

  • Lithuania: $265 million in 2026;

  • Latvia and Estonia: at least 0.25% of GDP each for Ukraine’s defense;

  • Australia, Portugal, Turkey, and Slovenia: new aid packages, equipment transfers, drone support, and air-defense contributions.

Patriot missiles and the defense of Ukrainian skies

A central outcome of the Ramstein meeting was the push to accelerate deliveries of Patriot PAC-3 interceptor missiles, widely regarded as Ukraine’s most effective defense against ballistic threats.

Patriot systems can intercept high-speed ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at long range, making them essential for protecting energy infrastructure, cities, and command centers from Russia’s escalating strike campaigns.

Ukrainian leadership has repeatedly warned that air defense remains the single most urgent military need, calling it “a key task now not only for Ukraine, but for everyone in Europe.”

Turning point in Western military support

Ukraine presented partners with new annual defense goals approved by the country’s leadership and military command, outlining a coordinated plan for drone warfare expansion, layered air defense, deep-strike capabilities, and maritime security.

Fedorov thanked every country participating in the Ramstein format, saying the latest commitments represent “new strong contributions to our defense” and signal a deepening, long-term coalition effort to counter Russian aggression.

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