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Germany will transfer 80 Leopard tanks and additional IRIS-T systems to Ukraine in 2024 - full list |
2024-01-29 |
[Yahoo] Germany plans to transfer IRIS-T air defense systems and over 80 Leopard 1 A5 main battle tanks to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced on the German MoDwebsite. Germany plans to transfer to Ukraine in 2024: ● IRIS-T SLM Infrared Imaging System Tail Surface Launched Medium Range air defense systems The German military will also train 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers at its training grounds this year. Germany had previously announced the delivery of six multipurpose Sea King Mk41 helicopters, with spare parts, starting in the second quarter of 2024, as well as the training of pilots by that time. Air defense is a top priority for German aid to Ukraine, Pistorius said that he is "shocked by the severity of Russia's air strikes on Ukraine since the beginning of the year." |
Posted by:Skidmark |
#3 Now, when they were in Afganistan, I was told that the German troops were not allowed to leave the FOB's because they might get hurt. I was seriously told that. |
Posted by: ed in texas 2024-01-29 19:44 |
#2 ...they don't even have those in the German army. |
Posted by: Procopius2k 2024-01-29 07:12 |
#1 Personnel & tech support teams? |
Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2024-01-29 03:49 |