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Germany Fast-Tracks Two More Patriot Systems to Ukraine as Russia Ramps Up Airstrikes
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Germany announced that it will deliver two more Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine under a new agreement with the United States that allows Berlin to be first in line to receive the latest American-made systems in return, the German Ministry of Defense reported on August 1.
“Germany can initially support Ukraine with launchers and then with additional Patriot system components,” German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said in a statement. “Once again, Germany is by far Ukraine’s strongest supporter in the field of air defense.”
In March 2025, Ukrainian F-16 pilots and Patriot air defense system operators launched a flashmob to express gratitude to the people of the United States for providing assistance in the fight against Russian occupiers. They also call on their allies to continue supporting Ukraine… pic.twitter.com/NjmGl8t0LH
— Ukrainian Air Force (@KpsZSU) March 12, 2025
Under the deal, the Bundeswehr will send the launchers within days, with additional system elements arriving in Ukraine over the next two to three months.
These components will be drawn from German systems scheduled for near-term maintenance or refurbishment, but which have now been prioritized for Ukrainian deployment.
In return, Germany will receive newly produced Patriot systems from the United States on an accelerated timeline, backed by German funding.
The agreement—coordinated through NATO and finalized with the US Defense Department—follows high-level consultations between Pistorius and US Defense Secretary Steve Hegseth earlier this month.
“Highly effective air defense systems like the Patriot are in short supply, and producing certain components can take years,” Pistorius added. “Our agreement with the US ensures that Germany remains able to meet its NATO obligations even as we step up support for Ukraine.”
The move comes as Russia has ramped up aerial attacks across Ukraine, prompting urgent calls from Kyiv for more advanced Western air defenses. Patriot systems have proven critical in intercepting ballistic and cruise missiles, especially in and around Ukrainian cities.
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Germany has already delivered three Patriot batteries to Ukraine. Officials confirmed that this new delivery will not compromise Germany’s existing air defense commitments to NATO or its ongoing training of Luftwaffe air defense personnel.
Berlin emphasized that it is “front-loading” support for Ukraine to meet immediate battlefield needs and called on other NATO partners to step up deliveries of their own.
Earlier, reports emerged that Ukraine has placed an order for 18 IRIS-T SLM air defense systems from Germany. Seven of these systems have already been delivered, while the remaining 11 are expected to arrive at a later stage.
