UDCG Nations Announce Major Defense Packages for Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
During a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) in Berlin, significant defense packages were announced for Ukraine. The UK committed to providing over 120,000 unmanned systems, including long-range strike, intelligence, and reconnaissance UAVs, logistics, and maritime unmanned vehicles. Germany pledged several hundred Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) missiles and additional launchers for the IRIS-T air defense system. Germany also allocated EUR300 million to finance Ukrainian production of long-range UAVs. These contributions aim to bolster Ukraine's defenses against Russian long-range strikes and enhance its defense industrial base.