Zelenskyy announced a "large order" of IRIS-T systems from the German company Diehl
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Ukrainian-German business forum in Kyiv stated that Ukraine will place a "large order" for IRIS-T air defense systems with the German company Diehl, partially financed by a second part of a European loan. At the forum, 15 agreements on cooperation in the defense and energy sectors were signed for 8.5 billion euros, and Chancellor Friedrich Mertz announced a new support package of 1.3 billion euros.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will place a "large order" for IRIS-T air defense systems from the German company Diehl. He made this announcement on October 4 during the Ukrainian-German business forum in Kyiv.
According to the President, Ukraine not only receives assistance, but also purchases weapons from Germany, has joint production with them, and shares experience. Zelenskyy noted that the funding for the order is planned to come from a second part of the European loan, and he expects that the order will ensure the entire German company; he discussed this with Chancellor Friedrich Mertz.
In addition, Germany continues to work on increasing the production of Patriot missile systems.
At a joint business forum in Kyiv, Ukraine and Germany signed 15 cooperation agreements in the defense and energy sectors, totaling €8.5 billion. German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz arrived in Kyiv on October 4 and, after official talks with Ukrainian leaders, announced a new package of support for Ukraine worth €1.3 billion. The funds will be used to strengthen air defense and drone production, as well as to support the energy sector in preparation for winter.