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The 16th Ramstein brought more Western support and military aid.

The 16th Ramstein brought more Western support and military aid.

The 16th Ramstein brought more Western support and military aid.

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.

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