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Germany to Send $9.7 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine in 2026 Amid Record Defense Spending
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The German government is planning to allocate approximately $9.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2026, according to a draft budget approved by the German Bundestag, European Pravda reported on July 30.
The aid package is part of a broader draft federal budget for 2026, which outlines total spending of around $600 billion—an increase of 3.5% compared to 2025. To support the rising expenditures, Berlin plans to borrow nearly $200 billion in 2026, $35 billion more than the previous year.
Germany’s public investments are also set to hit a record high of €145 billion in 2026, marking an increase of $12.5 billion over 2025 levels.
The most dramatic increase, however, comes in defense spending. Germany plans to boost its defense budget from $71.3 billion to $94.5 billion, largely driven by arms and ammunition procurement.
According to Berlin’s medium-term fiscal outlook, the country’s defense budget will continue to grow annually, reaching 3.5% of GDP by 2029.
The $9.7 billion earmarked for Ukraine is consistent with earlier pledges, reinforcing Germany’s role as one of Kyiv’s top defense partners.
Debate on the 2026 budget is expected to begin in the Bundestag in late September, with final approval by both houses of parliament anticipated before the end of the year.
Earlier, reports emerged that Germany was launching a historic military spending spree, preparing over 60 major defense contracts—including thousands of armored vehicles, next-gen drones, and new Eurofighter jets—aimed at transforming the Bundeswehr into Europe’s most powerful conventional army and reducing the continent’s dependence on US defense systems.
