Thursday, May 2
The 16th Ramstein brought more Western support and military aid.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a new $200M package of military aid for Ukraine. It includes ammunition for air defense systems, artillery, missiles, aviation ammunition, anti-tank weapons, and equipment to counter Russian drones.
The British Ministry of Defense announced a new $122M aid package and will transfer Terrahawk Paladin stationary anti-aircraft systems for use against Russian drones.
Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder said that in 2025, the country will send several F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. For now, Belgium will continue training pilots and wants to take over the maintenance of the entire F-16 coalition fleet.
Denmark will provide Ukraine with the first F-16s in early 2024.
Finland will deliver its 19th package of military aid, worth €95M.
Canada allocated a new package of winter defense aid worth $19M for Ukraine, and a group of allies will provide €147.5M for the maintenance of military equipment, demining equipment, etc.
Austin also announced work with allies on coalitions of capabilities like those created for the Leopard and F-16.
