Three-quarters of German arms exports sent to Ukraine
From 1 January to 27 March, the German government approved the export of military goods worth at least €4.89 billion, nearly three-quarters of which – 72% or €3.54 billion – is intended for Ukraine.
Source: European Pravda with reference to DW
Details: In 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, Germany approved the supply of €2.24 billion worth of weapons for Ukraine, specifically air defence systems and heavy artillery.
In 2023, Leopard 2 main combat tanks were also included in this aid. The volume of export licences for Ukraine increased to €4.4 billion.
In the first three months of 2024, German arms exports have reached €3.54 billion.
The next recipient on the list after Ukraine is Singapore (€583.9 million).
It is followed by India (€143.3 million), Saudi Arabia (€126.4 million) and Qatar (€97 million).
Background:
- On 10 April, the German government reported on the delivery of another batch of military aid to Ukraine.
- This included one Warthog all-terrain tracked carrier and 6,000 155-mm artillery rounds.
- The German government also instructed the arms manufacturer Rheinmetall to supply 20 additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.
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