The whole world continues to support Ukraine in the fight against the Russian aggressor. Soon, Marder combat vehicles and a batch of ammunition for Gepard anti-aircraft systems should be transferred to our country.
The largest German weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall has announced the dates for the transfer of this assistance to Ukraine. By the way, the first Ukrainian military arrived in Germany earlier to train on the Marder infantry fighting vehicle.
When Marder and ammunition for Gepard will be sent to Ukraine
As the director said company Armin Papperger, the first batch of ammunition for Gepard anti-aircraft systems will be delivered to Ukraine by July 2023.
In addition, 20 Marder combat vehicles can be sent to Ukraine by the end March.In Papperger's words, his company has “doubled and even tripled its capacity in some sectors”.
From weapons production, the warehouse is full, we are operating at full capacity, and we can still increase capacity in one shift,” Papperger said.
Military aid to Ukraine: breaking news
- Greece said it was ready to wait with supply of German infantry fighting vehicles Marder. The Greek Ministry of Defense said that Ukraine needed them much more.
- By the way, French leader Emmanuel Macron promised that his country would supply armored vehicles to Ukraine.
- Germany turned to the countries that own ammunition for anti-aircraft Gepard installations with a request to provide shells to Ukraine. Berlin emphasized that one should not hide behind neutrality.
- Recall that Rheinmetall has resumed the production of ammunition for Gepard anti-aircraft guns. This was announced by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius before a meeting with NATO ministers in Brussels.
