Ready, Set, Bootyyy! Germany Gearing Up to Arm Ukraine in Record Time
Expected Immediate Supply of Munitions to Ukraine by German authorities
Get ready, Ukraine! Germany is set to deliver artillery ammunition and grenades within weeks, according to government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit. While details on air defense systems like the IRIS-T and Patriot remain unclear, these bad boys could take up to two years to be "delivery-ready."
But here's the tea - production for these hottie-hot defense systems is currently "flaunting its stuff," so to speak. Hebestreit isn't playing coy, he's just saying that the packages includes a mix of ammunition that can be delivers ASAP, but some needs a bit more time to get its sexy boots on.
Now, before you get too excited, there's some paperwork to handle. The federal ministry of finance still needs to approve the paycheck for this weapons package, but don't worry, it'll be a party, not a grind. This budget approval will happen in the form of an extraordinary expenditure, which is basically the federal finance ministry's way of saying, "Bring it on!"
Remember that time the traffic light coalition couldn't agree on financing for the package? Well, those days are in the rearview mirror. The additional support package for Ukraine worth €3 billion is now a part of the deal on the financial package for defense and infrastructure, which the Union and SPD were able to hammer out with the Greens last week.
Wanna know more about the artillery ammo game? The U.S. has been putting it out there - millions of 155 mm shells, baby! The EU is also stepping up their game, promising over 1.5 million artillery shells as part of a broader military aid package. And if that's not enough, the EU is considering a voluntary fund worth between €20 billion and €40 billion for military aid, that's loaded with 2 million rounds of large-calibre artillery ammunition.
As for the air defense systems like IRIS-T and Patriot, it's all about the wait and see game right now. Germany has promised to deliver four IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine, but no specific delivery timelines have been made clear. Similarly, there's no official word on the Patriot systems, but the US has provided air defense interceptors as part of its aid packages - however, exact details on the Patriot systems are scarce.
So buckle up, Ukraine! The delivers are on their way, but patience is key. Keep your eyes peeled for updates on those air defense systems and get ready to turn up the heat with some artillery ammo and grenades. To quote our girl, Rihanna - "Work, work, work, work, work, work!"
[1] ntv.de[2] AFP[3] bbc.com[4] CNN.com[5] Washington Post
The community institution and the Union institutions are ready to support Ukraine with artillery ammunition, including grenades, in the coming weeks. Germany is also preparing to deliver air defense systems like IRIS-T and Patriot, but the exact delivery timelines are unclear. The EU is considering a voluntary fund worth between €20 billion and €40 billion for military aid, which includes 2 million rounds of large-caliber artillery ammunition.
Whatsapp groups of concerned citizens may discuss and share updates on Ukraine's defense support, as well as agree on strategies to urge for faster delivery of air defense systems.
The Union, SPD, and Greens have agreed on an additional support package for Ukraine worth €3 billion as part of the financial package for defense and infrastructure. This is a significant step towards ensuring Ukraine receives the necessary weapons and defensive equipment, as recognized by international allies such as the US and EU.
