F-16 and Patriot Missiles: Key Outcomes of the 36th Ramstein Meeting

Following the 36th Ukraine Contact Group meeting in the Ramstein format, Ukraine will receive missiles for F-16 fighter jets and Patriot air defense systems, along with funding for weapons procurement programs.

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense reported the development.

During the meeting, Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapatyi presented Ukraine’s “War Plan” to international partners for the first time. The plan outlines the strategy guiding the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

Following the latest Ramstein meeting, Germany announced new deliveries of interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems, missiles for F-16 fighter jets, and funding for the procurement of drones.

The United Kingdom will allocate $135.6 million to purchase U.S. weapons under the PURL program and will also deliver 95,000 drones by the end of the year.

London announced the delivery of tens of thousands of extended-range artillery shells purchased with funding from other countries.

The Netherlands will allocate $300 million to the Drone Line project and to procure 300 anti-drone missiles.

Estonia announced that it would continue supporting Ukraine in 2027 and allocate at least 0.25% of its GDP to aid for Ukraine.

Sweden and Lithuania will contribute $14 million and $10 million, respectively, to the PURL program, while Norway will allocate $200 million to purchase missiles for Patriot air defense systems.

Spain will provide $2.3 million to purchase fuel through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency and deliver air defense missiles and artillery ammunition.

Poland will also provide Ukraine with $58.13 million in assistance. Part of the funding will be allocated, among other things, to air defense systems.