Germany sends Patriot launchers to Ukraine, defence minister says

Germany is in the process of supplying Ukraine with two complete Patriot air defence systems, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced during the Ramstein meeting of defence leaders.

He emphasized that alongside ongoing deliveries of weapons and ammunition, Berlin is actively moving forward with the delivery of the Patriot systems, Caliber.Az reports, citing Ukrainian media.

"The first launchers have already been delivered to Ukraine," Pistorius noted, signaling that the initial phase of the supply process is already underway.

The German Defence Minister also expressed gratitude to Norway for its significant financial contribution, stating, "Together with our American allies, we are making a rapid replacement of the Patriot systems possible." He added, "I thank Norway for agreeing to cover half of the cost of these two Patriot systems."

The delivery of the Patriot systems comes amid a broader effort by NATO allies to enhance Ukraine’s air defence capabilities as the war with Russia continues. US President Donald Trump had previously announced the provision of Patriot systems to Ukraine with NATO's backing.

Germany first announced its intention to transfer the two Patriot systems on August 1. The plan involves a phased approach: the initial delivery of launchers in the first stage, followed by the transfer of remaining system components over the next two to three months.

Norway has allocated approximately $700 million to support the acquisition of Patriot systems for Ukraine, providing a substantial financial boost to the project.

In addition to Germany and Norway, France has also committed to supplying Ukraine with more air defense systems, as Western allies continue to rally support for Kyiv’s defence against Russian missile and drone attacks.

By Vafa Guliyeva