Ukraine urgently needs 10 Patriot systems and missiles for them to protect its energy infrastructure.
The US and NATO have introduced the PURL mechanism to accelerate the supply of critically important American weapons to Ukraine. The initiative is funded by European members of the Alliance and Canada, providing for regular aid packages worth about 500 million dollars each.
On August 2-3, Ukrainians held rallies in European cities, calling for increased international aid to protect against Russian air attacks. Participants demanded accelerated transfer of air defense systems and condemned Russian propaganda.
Sweden will contribute $275 million to the American initiative for selling defense equipment to Ukraine. This contribution is coordinated by NATO and includes missiles for Patriot, anti-tank weapons, and ammunition.
The USA and NATO are initiating a new PURL mechanism for the rapid supply of weapons to Ukraine. It provides for the financing of American arms supplies through voluntary contributions from member countries.
The Netherlands is providing Ukraine with a military aid package worth 500 million euros as part of a US initiative. It will include American weapons and missiles for Patriot systems.
The Netherlands has allocated 500 million euros to support Ukraine as part of the PURL initiative. The package includes ammunition, artillery shells, and components for Patriot and HAWK air defense systems.
The Pentagon and the US State Department have approved the sale of two military aid packages to Ukraine totaling $322 million. The aid includes HAWK Phase III anti-aircraft systems and equipment for repairing Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.
Ukraine had 225 air defense systems in 1992, and by 2019, only about 60 remained. Partners have transferred about 100 air defense missile systems to Ukraine, but the country has lost 171 systems.
Taiwan explained that military assistance to Ukraine is a “sensitive issue” because of its relations with China. The country provides humanitarian aid through neighboring states and has joined Western sanctions against russia.
Taiwan has transferred surplus batteries of HAWK anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine. HAWK systems can make up almost a third of Ukraine's air defense forces.
The Spanish Ministry of Defense announced the transfer of an additional battery of Hawk air defense systems to Ukraine in September. The Ukrainian Defense Minister thanked his Spanish counterpart for the important support.
