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Germany to Send Heavy Weapons, Drones, and Ammunition in New Military Aid Package to Ukraine

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Germany to Send Heavy Weapons, Drones, and Ammunition in New Military Aid Package to Ukraine
Ukrainian Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzer in action. (Source: Ukrainian Ministry of Defense)

Germany unveiled its latest military assistance package for Ukraine, which includes advanced armored vehicles, reconnaissance drones, and critical ammunition, reported the German government, publishing a detailed list of the provided weaponry on its official website on November 20.

The package includes:

  • Ammunition for MARDER infantry fighting vehicles

  • 47 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles

  • 1 TRML-4D radar system

  • 4 Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers, spare parts, and over 40,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition

  • 20 VECTOR reconnaissance drones with spare parts

  • 12 HORNET XR reconnaissance drones

  • 100 RQ-35 HEIDRUN reconnaissance drones

  • 120 SONGBIRD reconnaissance drones

  • 60 Golden Eagle reconnaissance drones

  • 2 VT-4 Ray reconnaissance drones

  • 2 BIBER bridge-layer tanks with spare parts

  • 3 WISENT 1 mine-clearing tanks, spare parts, and three mine-plow attachments

  • 8 Caracal tactical airborne vehicles

  • 20 protected vehicles for border patrol units

  • 6 M1070 Oshkosh heavy-duty semi-trailers

  • 8,000 40mm rounds

  • 100,000 HLR 338 rifles and 314,000 rounds for them

  • 100,000 additional rounds of small arms ammunition

  • First aid tourniquets and unit insignias

In addition, The US is preparing a new defense aid package for Ukraine worth at least $275 million. The package is set to include HIMARS artillery rocket systems and Javelin anti-tank munitions.

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