Germany Ukraine deploys two new Patriot air defense systems
According to the military, Ukraine has received two more powerful Patriot air defense systems with German assistance. The weapons are already in use to protect Ukrainian cities and important infrastructure, according to the Ministry of Defense in Kiev. According to Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, this was made possible "thanks to the latest agreements with the German government".
01.01.2026, 13:01
SDA
Last August, the German Ministry of Defense announced the gradual delivery of components for two Patriot systems. In return, Germany would receive preferential and rapid delivery of the latest generation of Patriots from the USA, it was stated at the time. Norway announced in the summer that it would provide financial support for the delivery of the two systems to Kiev.
Delivery completed after months
Schmyhal also mentioned the systems from Germany in December at a meeting of Ukraine's military supporters in the so-called Ramstein format. The new announcement from Kiev suggests that the delivery has been completed. Germany had previously provided Ukraine with three complete Patriot systems.
For the country under attack, the US-made air defense systems are the best weapon against Russian ballistic and cruise missiles. A Patriot system comprises various components such as a radar, a fire control station, antennas and launchers for the anti-aircraft missiles.
