The 25th Ramstein-based Ukraine Defense Contact Group Summit on January 9 will focus primarily on supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities to ensure “credible deterrence forces” through 2027, the Pentagon stated.
Coalition leaders from more than 50 countries will need to approve roadmaps that outline the needs and goals of Ukraine’s Air Force, as well as provide armored vehicles, artillery, mine clearance, unmanned aerial vehicles, integrated air and missile defense, information technology, and maritime security. These roadmaps should enable donors to provide future support to Ukraine.
“We cannot say what the new administration (Trump) will decide on its role in the coalition, but we are very confident in the European ability to support this mission and are confident that these coalition capabilities will continue in one way or another,” the Pentagon added.
Also, Ukraine received the latest KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle for the first time from the German defense company Rheinmetall and is conducting tests in order to place a massive order as soon as possible.