Ukraine urges 10 more Patriot systems from allies
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, during a meeting with Ukraine's allies in the Ramstein format, outlined "critically important" initiatives for assistance to Ukraine, The Defense Ministry reported.
Umerov stated that it is critically important for Ukraine to actively implement initiatives:
- PURL — a clear schedule for regular funding and delivery of arms packages is needed.
- $6 billion for drone production: interceptors, FPV drones, strike drones.
- Allocate $60 billion in partner countries' budgets for 2026 to protect Europe and Ukraine.
- Additional 10 Patriot systems, as well as missiles for Patriot, SAMP/T, NASAMS, IRIS-T and HAWK.
"This is an urgent matter, as Russia plans new strikes on our energy and infrastructure. We are grateful to Germany for purchasing two Patriot PAC-3 anti-aircraft missile systems," Umerov stated.
What are the partners providing?
According to Umerov, the European Union committed to transferring 2 million ammunition rounds (80% of this target has already been collected); to allocate 6.6 billion euros from the EU Peace Facility for purchasing U.S. weapons for Ukraine's needs. Discussions also covered investments in the defense industry through the SAFE mechanism and the allocation of 4 billion euros in October and 4 billion euros in November to support Ukraine.
As previously reported, Germany is transferring two Patriot systems to Ukraine and contributed 500 million euros to the PURL initiative. Berlin is also funding the purchase of Ukrainian long-range drones for 300 million euros.
The United Kingdom will fund several thousand long-range strike drones to be manufactured in the country and delivered to Ukraine over the next 12 months.
Norway allocated $8 billion for Ukraine support in 2026, is finalizing contracts for interceptor drones; supplies weapons for a Ukrainian brigade jointly equipped by Scandinavian and Baltic countries, and is launching a joint training center for Ukrainian service members.
Denmark is starting operations of a joint enterprise with Ukraine for long-range weapons production.
Canada contributed $500 million to PURL; allocated $220 million for funding Ukrainian drones and other military aid, as well as $165 million for developing "capability coalitions."
Lithuania contributed 30 million euros to PURL and the same amount for funding Patriot systems to be supplied by Germany.
Czechia will deliver over 1 million ammunition rounds in 2025; is transferring more than 80 units of equipment, preparing a 61 million euro aid package, and is training F-16 pilot instructors.
Belgium allocated 100 million euros to PURL and is preparing a new military aid package.
The Netherlands allocated 1.2 billion euros in aid by year's end. It also provided 450 million euros for the JUMPSTART initiative to support and maintain F-16 aircraft in Ukraine. The country is investing in two long-range drone projects, which other partners may join.
Poland is preparing a new military aid package and will transfer 10,000 155 mm caliber shells next week.
Latvia transferred a 2.5 million euro support package, contributes 5 million euros to PURL, and supplies Patria armored personnel carriers for a Ukrainian brigade.
France is accelerating joint industrial projects, including in ammunition and drones. It is also transferring Mirage aircraft and supporting Ukraine's aviation capabilities.
Luxembourg is joining the PURL initiative. Spain is transferring IRIS-T air defense system ammunition. Sweden is finalizing work on a new, 20th aid package.
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