Ukraine to Receive $4B for Air Defense and Over $1.5B for Drones After Ramstein Meeting

Ukraine will receive over $5.5 billion in military aid from several countries following a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (also known as the Ramstein format) on April 15, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.

Most of the funding will go toward strengthening air defense systems, while more than $1.5 billion will be allocated for drones.

In particular, five countries will make new contributions to the PURL program, under which Ukraine receives U.S.-made weapons.

Germany announced the largest package – $4 billion to strengthen air defense and $600 million to develop Ukraine’s deep-strike and mid-range strike capabilities.

The United Kingdom announced its largest-ever drone delivery – 120,000 units by the end of the year.

Meanwhile, Norway will allocate $560 million to supply the Ukrainian Defense Forces brigades with drones, as well as $150 million to strengthen Ukrainian logistics.

The Netherlands will provide €248 million for drones, while Spain will allocate €215 million under the European SAFE program, including missiles for Patriot air defense systems.

Canada will contribute $15 million to the NSATU fund, $42 million to the Czech-led ammunition procurement initiative, and $17 million for critical engineering equipment.

Belgium will allocate €75 million to the Czech initiative, another €75 million to the German air defense initiative, and €85 million to the drone coalition.

Lithuania will provide $39 million to the Czech initiative, while another $29 million will go toward the PURL program, the supply of armored vehicles, and support for the rehabilitation of military personnel. Estonia, in turn, will allocate $13 million to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated at the start of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting (Ramstein format) that alliance countries will provide Ukraine with $60 billion in military assistance in 2026.