Hanse Mina on Nostr: Chancellor Olaf #Scholz took delivery of an advanced air-defense system for the ...

Chancellor Olaf #Scholz took delivery of an advanced air-defense system for the German armed forces and confirmed orders for five more, as well as an additional 17 units for #Ukraine to help repel Russian attacks.

By 2026, #Ukraine will have received 24 IRIS-T systems from #Germany, 12 of the medium-range version and 12 shorter range, according to a government official.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-04/scholz-touts-major-order-for-air-defense-systems-for-ukraine

#Russia #EU