United to win: Germany to deliver new IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine in May

Germany will hand over the IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine in May.

The German Ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Jaeger, announced this in an interview with TV presenter Marichka Padalko.

"There are already some [IRIS-T] systems here, and now, in May, one more system will arrive," the diplomat emphasized.

As the ambassador added, Germany also promised Ukraine that it would supply more such systems this year, next year, and in 2026.

According to him, Germany is working on:

• expansion of the Ukrainian air defense system,
• protection of the Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

Jaeger noted that at the same time, Ukraine will receive the third Patriot air defense system from Germany.

It should be noted that German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced his intention to purchase three launchers for HIMARS multiple-launch rocket systems from the United States of America and transfer them to Ukraine.

For reference:

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, recently announced that Ukraine has identified 100 free Patriots around the globe but is currently seeking seven to bolster defense against potential Russian missile threats.

In addition, according to the head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, Ukraine is even ready to lend seven batteries of the Patriot air defense system.

On April 18, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz noted that NATO partners could supply Ukraine with six Patriot systems.

In addition, the Netherlands publicly declared its willingness to buy the Patriot battery, a significant factor.

The Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, also stated that the Netherlands is not the only country willing to purchase a Patriot air defense battery at this time and later transfer it to Ukraine.