Germany, UK announce new Patriot missiles and drones for Ukraine

September 9, 2026 at 11:40 AM2 min

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Germany and Britain announced new military aid packages for Ukraine at the 36th Ramstein-format Contact Group meeting on September 8. Berlin will urgently supply PAC-2 interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems from Bundeswehr stocks, while London allocated £100 million for rapid delivery of missile interceptors under the PURL program. The announcements came as nearly 50 countries met by videoconference to coordinate support ahead of winter.

Key Facts

Germany will urgently supply PAC-2 interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems from Bundeswehr stocks.
Britain allocated £100 million for rapid delivery of missile interceptors under the PURL program.
The UK has already delivered more than 25,000 drones to Ukraine and plans to deliver 120,000 by the end of the year.
Germany will also increase deliveries of AIM-9 air-to-air missiles and continue supplying IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles.
Nearly 50 countries participated in the September 8 videoconference of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

German Aid Package

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the urgent delivery of PAC-2 interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems from Bundeswehr warehouses. Pistorius called on other Contact Group members to review their military reserves and supply similar missiles to Ukraine. He acknowledged that balancing European security needs with urgent assistance to Ukraine is difficult, and urged decisions in Ukraine's favor when in doubt. Germany will also increase deliveries of AIM-9 air-to-air missiles from Bundeswehr stocks and continue supplying IRIS-T air defense systems and their missiles. Ukraine plans to order several thousand more guided IRIS-T missiles, financed through a European Union credit allocated for assistance to Ukraine.

British Contribution

British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting announced £100 million for rapid delivery of missile interceptors under the PURL program. London is continuing to fulfill its commitment to deliver 120,000 drones to Ukraine this year. More than 25,000 of those drones have already been delivered, with the remainder to arrive before winter begins.

Winter Air Defense Focus

Pistorius called strengthening Ukraine's air defense the most urgent current need. He said Russian air attacks may intensify as winter approaches, putting Ukraine in a race against time to prepare. Germany will also continue delivering drones to Ukraine and finance the purchase of several tens of thousands of long-range artillery shells. These munitions are planned to be purchased through a British-led artillery and air defense consortium.