Germany is preparing to deliver a significant boost to Ukraine’s strike and air defense capabilities with the delivery of long-range missile systems
The announcement was made by Major General Christian Freuding, head of the special Ukraine task force at the German Ministry of Defense, during an appearance on ZDF Heute journal.
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According to Freuding, the security situation in Ukraine remains "militarily tense," He also noted a worsening situation for Ukrainian air defense, particularly in major urban centers, amid intensifying russian aerial attacks.
"We need weapons systems capable of striking deep into russian territory — systems that can target depots, command centers, airfields, and aircraft," Major General Christian Freuding noted.
To address these growing challenges, Germany will finance and facilitate the procurement of long-range missile systems for Ukraine. The delivery is based on a bilateral agreement between the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and German defense industry partners, initiated and funded by Berlin at the end of May.
The first shipments are expected to arrive by the end of July, with Freuding stating that the delivery will involve "a high three-digit number" of units, signaling a substantial influx of advanced long-range strike capabilities.
"These systems will significantly strengthen Ukraine’s air defense and overall capabilities in the coming weeks and months," the general added.
As previously reported by Defense Express, the United States has successfully tested upgraded versions of the Patriot PAC-3 MSE missile. These enhancements focus on improving effectiveness against air-breathing threats such as drones, cruise missiles, and anti-ship missiles, including Kh-101s, Kalibrs, and P-800 Oniks.
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