Germany commits extra $3.4 billion for Ukraine’s defense in 2026
Germany has pledged an additional $3.4 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026, bringing its total defense-support budget to about $13.3 billion, underlining Berlin’s escalating role in Kyiv’s fight against Russia.
Germany is preparing to expand its defense support for Ukraine with an additional $3.4 billion earmarked in its 2026 federal budget, bringing total planned military assistance for Kyiv to an estimated $13.3 billion.
The new funding package will reinforce deliveries of air-defense systems, armored vehicles, artillery, and drones, as Berlin moves to secure Ukraine’s defensive capabilities well into the next phase of the war. The plan also includes resources to replace and modernize Patriot missile systems already supplied to Ukrainian forces.
According to defense officials involved in the budget process, the 2026 allocation reflects Germany’s intent to ensure a sustained, multi-year commitment rather than short-term relief. It is part of a broader policy shift positioning Germany as a central pillar of European defense, both financially and strategically.
Berlin has already emerged as Kyiv’s second-largest defense donor after the United States, supplying tanks, air-defense platforms, and ammunition. The new package will further strengthen industrial partnerships between German defense manufacturers and Ukraine’s armed forces, with production scaling across multiple sectors — from Rheinmetall’s armored vehicle facilities to drone and radar system suppliers.
The upcoming parliamentary approval is expected to formalize the package later this month, signaling to allies and adversaries alike that Germany’s support for Ukraine remains firm, structured, and long-term.
With this move, Berlin underscores its message: European security will be defended not just in principle, but in practice.
