Umerov named key achievements of the 25th "Ramstein" meeting
Ukraine will receive military assistance from allies.
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Rustem Umerov
On January 9, Ukraine's Minister of Defense, Rustem Umerov, reported on the key achievements of the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the Ramstein airbase in Germany.
He shared this information on Facebook.
In addition to the approval of roadmaps for the development of Ukraine's defense forces by 2027, developed under the framework of the 8 Coalition Capabilities, Umierov also highlighted the outcomes achieved from the partners.
Key achievements of the 25th meeting
Approval of roadmaps for the development of Ukraine's defense forces by 2027, developed under the framework of the 8 Coalition Capabilities:
• aviation
• air Defense
• maritime capabilities
• artillery
• armored vehicles
• IT
• drones
• demining
"We have reached a new level of cooperation: in addition to addressing the urgent needs of the war, we will also work on building long-term capabilities for our army," he noted.
Outcomes from partners
USA: A new aid package worth $500 million, including air defense missiles, air-to-air missiles, and equipment for F-16 aircraft.
Canada: Assistance totaling 440 million Canadian dollars, including 100 million for the purchase of Ukrainian weapons under the Danish model.
United Kingdom: Together with NATO allies, will provide Ukraine with 30,000 new drones worth $45 million. The project involves Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia, and Sweden.
Norway: 700 million Norwegian kroner for the purchase of drones under a multinational initiative.
Germany: Will provide 6 IRIS-T air defense systems in 2025 and will soon supply 50 interceptor missiles for these systems.
Iceland: Will finance the production of Ukrainian weapons under the "Danish model" in the amount of 2 million euros.
"During the meeting, I held productive talks with colleagues from the USA, Norway, Italy, and the Netherlands. We discussed concrete plans for support in 2025 and ensuring the implementation of already announced aid packages. Together with our partners, we are building a strong defense for Ukraine that brings us closer to victory and a just peace," the minister added.
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