EU defense package for Ukraine worth €6.1 billion includes antiballistic weapons – European Commission
The decision to allocate €6.1 billion to Ukraine as part of the defense component of the EU loan includes funding for the procurement of antiballistic weapons.
The European Commission has revealed a substantial €6.1 billion defense package for Ukraine, as reported by Ukrinform. The spokesperson, Balazs Ujvari, explained during a Brussels briefing that the package includes funds for antiballistic weapons. However, Ukrainian procurement schedules submitted to the EU do not exempt the country from purchasing weapons from European or Ukrainian suppliers exclusively.
The spokesperson clarified that the procurement schedules are confidential, but no exemptions were included in the current round. The seven procurement schedules approved involve the production of relevant weapons and military equipment in either the EU or Ukraine. Ujvari further detailed that for the first time under the EU loan, "antiballistic capabilities" were approved.
The package also includes missiles, ammunition, and radars. Ukraine must submit procurement lists totaling €6 billion, with payments expected by the end of 2026. Exemptions from the rules could be approved for weapons manufactured in third countries, including the United States, if Ukraine submits such schedules for assessment.
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