Ukraine allies pledge Patriot missiles, F-16s and 95,000 drones at defense meeting
Nine countries announced new military support for Ukraine at the latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, with pledges including Patriot interceptor missiles, F-16 fighter jets, drones and artillery ammunition, Ukraine's Defense Ministry said.
Germany announced new deliveries of Patriot interceptors and F-16 aircraft, as well as drone purchases.
The United Kingdom pledged £100 million ($135 million) to procure U.S. weapons through the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, or PURL, and said it would supply an additional 95,000 drones by the end of the year. Tens of thousands of extended-range artillery shells will also be supplied with funding from other countries.
The Netherlands pledged $300 million to Ukraine's Drone Line initiative and 300 anti-drone missiles, while Norway confirmed a previously announced $200 million package to purchase Patriot missiles.
Poland is preparing a €50 million ($58 million) aid package that includes air defense equipment. Sweden announced $28 million in support, half of which will go toward PURL, while Lithuania pledged $10 million to the initiative.
Spain will provide €2 million ($2.3 million) for fuel through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency, as well as air defense missiles and artillery ammunition.
Estonia, meanwhile, pledged to maintain its support for Ukraine at no less than 0.25% of GDP in 2027.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara said Kyiv is contracting for around 1,000 Patriot missiles, but warned that future deliveries will take time and that Ukraine needs additional interceptors before winter.
Khmara also said Ukraine faces a €23 billion ($27 billion) defense funding gap. Kyiv has secured commitments for €62 billion of the €70 billion in security assistance pledged by partners for 2026 and is seeking an additional €8 billion to meet the target.