Germany is ready to provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with five PAC-3 missiles subject to a joint donation with partners
Borys Pistorius expressed hope that Ukraine will receive 35 missiles for Patriot air defense systems as part of a joint donation
Germany is ready to provide Ukraine with five PAC-3 missiles, provided that other partners provide a total of 30 such missiles. This was reported on briefing German Defense Minister said in Brussels Boris Pistorius.
"As for air defense, at the end of our session I spontaneously suggested that Germany would give Ukraine five more PAC-3 interceptor missiles if other partner countries together provide a total of 30 such missiles," Pistorius said.
"This is a matter of days, not weeks or months. So I can tell you that we are on the right track," said the German Defense Minister.
He added that we are talking about saving lives here. Pistorius emphasized that he is optimistic that the partners will achieve "30 plus five."
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The PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Capability-3) is a modern anti-aircraft interceptor missile designed to destroy ballistic missiles, aircraft and drones at medium and high altitudes. It is part of the Patriot air defense system and is characterized by high accuracy due to active radar guidance. The PAC-3 is widely used by NATO and allied countries to protect strategic sites and populated areas from missile and airborne threats.- February 12, 2026 Britain announced the spin-off of more than 500 million pounds ($730 million) for air defense systems and missiles for Ukraine.
- In general, during the meeting in the Ramstein format partners announced defense aid worth $38 billion, Fedorov said.
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