Arms Transfers to Ukraine
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As tensions mounted in late 2021 and into 2022 concerning a Russian invasion of Ukraine, many countries announced arms transfers to Ukraine. As the invasion began in late February, this resource page was launched to track developments related to such transfers, which thus far includes pledges and/or deliveries from more than 25 countries plus the European Union.
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Experts to contact: Elias Yousif, Jordan Cohen, Jeff Abramson, William Hartung, Iain Overton, Cesar Jaramillo and Kelsey Gallagher (Canada). Also recommended: Gabriela Iveliz Rosa Hernández
As detailed near the bottom of this page, SIPRI's 2022 report identifies major arms exports from 2018-2022 to Ukraine from 29 countries. Ukraine was the fourteenth largest arms importer between 2018-22 (2.0% of global exports), however in 2022 alone it imported the third largest share of arms globally. SIPRI also identified Ukraine as the seventeenth largest major arms exporter from 2018-2022, accounting for 0.5% of major global weapons exports in that period.
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Experts to contact: Elias Yousif, Jordan Cohen, Jeff Abramson, William Hartung, Iain Overton, Cesar Jaramillo and Kelsey Gallagher (Canada). Also recommended: Gabriela Iveliz Rosa Hernández
As detailed near the bottom of this page, SIPRI's 2022 report identifies major arms exports from 2018-2022 to Ukraine from 29 countries. Ukraine was the fourteenth largest arms importer between 2018-22 (2.0% of global exports), however in 2022 alone it imported the third largest share of arms globally. SIPRI also identified Ukraine as the seventeenth largest major arms exporter from 2018-2022, accounting for 0.5% of major global weapons exports in that period.
(Inclusion on the Forum on the Arms Trade expert list does not indicate agreement with or endorsement of the opinions of others. Institutional affiliation is indicated for identification purposes only. Please contact experts directly for further comments.)
Select Timeline - 2022-2023
2023
May
On May 30, Italy announced a 6th security package for Ukraine. This commitment is rumored to include additional SAMP/T air defense systems (see media here).
On May 29, Denmark pledged to increase its spending on military aid to Ukraine by 2.6 billion USD over the rest of 2023 and throughout 2024 (see media here).
On May 26, Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram of Norway confirmed a commitment to join the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets (see media here).
On May 25 at the online Ramstein meeting, Lithuania pledged anti-drone equipment, ammunition and dry food rations to Ukraine (see tweet and media here). Finland committed €109 million to Ukraine, including ammunition and anti-aircraft weapons (see press release here). Canada also announced plans to donate 43 AIM-9 missiles to Ukraine from CAF inventory (see press release here).
On May 24, the State Department made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Ukraine of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $285 million. This is the first FMS notification for Ukraine in the past year (see notification here). The Netherlands also announced it will be contributing €260 million towards the EU coalition to purchase 155mm munitions for Ukraine (see statement here).
On May 21, the United States announced the 38th drawdown of equipment from DoD inventories in a $375 million pledge to Ukraine. This will include ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, TOW missiles, Javelin and AT4 anti-armor systems, Laser-guided rocket system munitions, armored bridging systems and more (see statement here).
On May 19, the United States announced it will not block the transfer of F-16 fighter jets. This allows the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark and others to train Ukrainian pilots and transfer these jets to Ukraine (see media and tweet here).
On May 18, Norway, in cooperation with the United Kingdom, announced plans to provide Ukraine with 3 Arthur Radars and 8 M270 MLRS rocket launchers (see statement and media here).
On May 15, the United Kingdom pledged further military support including Storm Shadow cruise missiles, long-range (200km) attack drones, air-defense missiles, and training for Ukrainian pilots (see statement and tweet here). The Pentagon also confirmed that all 31 Abrams tanks from the United States have been delivered to Ukraine (see media here).
On May 14, after a meeting between Zelenskyy and President Macron, France pledged "several battalions" of AMX-10RC light tanks as well as SCALP-EG long-range cruise missiles (see media and tweet here).
On May 13, Germany announced a pledge of $2.7 billion euros in military equipment to Ukraine. This will include 20 additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles, 18 RCH-155 Howitzers, 30 Leopard 1A5 tanks, four more IRIS-T-SLM air defense systems, 200 reconnaissance drones, 15 additional Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, anti-aircraft and artillery munitions, and 200 armored personnel carriers (see statement and tweet here).
On May 12, Belgium pledged 92 million euros in aid to Ukraine. Half of this sum will be used to supply armored vehicles, armaments, and ammunition (see media here).
On May 10, media reported that Ukraine plans to purchase 450 VBTE AMB Guarani armored medical vehicles from Brazil (see media and tweet here). President Pavel also announced that the Czech Republic will deliver two batteries of the 2K12 Kub surface-to-air missile system with munitions to Ukraine (see media here).
On May 9, the United States announced $1.2 billion in additional security assistance to Ukraine, including air defense systems and munitions, and additional 155mm artillery rounds (see statement and factsheet). Media also confirmed reports that Romania donated and delivered an unknown number of 122mm APR-40 MLRS systems to Ukraine (see media here).
On May 5, media reported that all 14 Mi-8 helicopters pledged by Croatia have been delivered to Ukraine (see media here).
On May 3, the United States announced $300 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine, including additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm Howitzers, 155mm artillery rounds, 120mm, 81mm, and 60mm mortar rounds, TOW missiles, AT-4 and Carl Gustaf anti-armor weapon systems, Hydra-70 aircraft rockets, small arms, and more (see statement here). The Ambassador to Ukraine from Israel also confirmed the delivery of a missile early warning and detection system to Ukraine (see media and more here).
On May 2, Denmark made a $250 million USD pledge consisting of armored repair, evacuation, and engineering vehicles, vehicles for the construction of crossings, mine clearance vehicles, financing for the purchase of air defense, EUR $50 million for NATO support with non-lethal equipment for Ukraine, and ammunition for the Carl Gustaf M4 anti-tank grenade launchers (see media here).
April
On April 30, the United Kingdom is expected to buy long-range missiles as part of a special International Fund for Ukraine (IFU). These missiles have a range of up to 300km (see IFU information here).
On April 28, Denmark confirmed the delivery of all 19 8x8 CAESAR self-propelled howitzers pledged in January (see tweet here).
On April 26, media reported that Slovenia delivered a previously unannounced pledge of 20 6x6 Valuk armored personnel carriers to Ukraine (see media and more here). During a testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, United States General Cavoli announced that 98% of military aid promised to Ukraine has been delivered (see media here).
On April 21, Ināra Mūrniece, Latvia's Minister of Defence, announced plans to transfer the country's entire stock of FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS to Ukraine (see her tweet and media here). Canada also announced a pledge of $34.6 million in non-lethal aid and fuel, along with 2.5 million for 40 .50 caliber sniper rifles and ammunition from PGW Defence Technologies (see statement here).
On April 20, Denmark and the Netherlands announced they will jointly be sending 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine (see statement and media here).
On April 19 the United States also announced $325 million in additional security assistance, including, ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, (TOW) missiles, AT-4 anti-armor weapon systems, Anti-tank mines, 9 million rounds of small arms ammunition, precision aerial munitions and more (see announcement here). Poland confirmed recent deliveries with updated commitments entailing 60 PT-91 tanks and 50 BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles (see media here).
On April 18, Germany has confirmed the delivery of a Patriot missile system, a second Iris-T SLM SAM system, 2 additional border protection vehicles, 16 additional Mercedes-Benz Zetros trucks (see official page and media here).
On April 17, Slovakia confirmed all 13 MiG-29s pledged in March have been delivered to Ukraine (see media here). Other deliveries of previously pledged commitments confirmed over the past week include 20 M109 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers from Italy (see media), eight Leopard 2A4 tanks from Canada (see tweet), and eight Leopard 2A4 tanks from Norway (see media).
On April 14, the Netherlands announced the details of previously undisclosed military aid to Ukraine. This includes T-72 tanks in collaboration with the United States and the Czech Republic, 196 YPR-765 armored vehicles, Fennek 4x4 vehicles, BvS10 Viking tracked vehicles, and Leopard 1A5 tanks provided in conjunction with Denmark and Germany (see announcement and media here).
On April 13, it was reported that Finland has sent an undisclosed number of 152K89 152mm towed howitzers to Ukraine (see tweet here).
On April 11, during a news conference, Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada announced a donation to Ukraine of 21,000 assault rifles, 38 machine guns and more than 2.4 million rounds of ammunition. These small arms will include M4 carbines, M4 Commandos, M16A4 rifles, M5 carbines, and C8A2 carbines (see tweet and media here).
On April 8, Poland confirmed it would be sending 14 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine (6 less than originally reported). The airworthiness of their airframes is unknown (see media here).
On April 7, media reports confirmed the delivery of an undisclosed number of M1132 Stryker ESV engineer armored vehicles and ALTIUS-600 Loitering Munitions by the United States to Ukraine (see media here).
On April 6, during Ukraine's defense minister's visit, Greece pledged more artillery and small arms ammunition, as well as an additional delivery of BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (see media here). Lithuania also announced a €41 million package which is to include "equipment, new acquisitions, contributions to international funds" (see MoD statement here). Germany has also committed additional supplies to Ukraine, entailing 1 DACHS armored engineering vehicle, 8 Zetros trucks, 8 mobile antenna-mast systems, 8 reconnaissance drones, 23,520 rounds of 40 mm caliber ammunition (see official list here).
On April 5, Poland confirmed a sale of 200 Rosomak 8x8 armored personnel carriers, 54 RAK wheeled self-propelled mortars, and 100 Piorun MANPADS to Ukraine paid for by EU/US funds (see media here).
On April 4, the United States announced a presidential drawdown of $500 million for Ukraine along with $2.1 billion in USAI funds. The drawdown includes HIMARS and Patriot munitions, 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, tank munitions, mortar rounds, TOW missiles, and more. The USAI funds will be used to purchase NASAMS munitions, 9 counter-UAS 30mm gun trucks, 2,300 small arms, artillery rounds, tank ammunition, Javelin anti-armor systems, 122mm GRAD rockets, and more (see statement here).
On April 3, EOS Defense Systems of Australia announced a $80 million USD contract with Ukraine to provide 100 Remote Weapon Systems to be mounted on armored vehicles (see announcement here). Poland has handed over the first several MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine according to the Polish Presidential Office's head of International Policy (see media here). Denmark and Norway have also jointly committed to sending 8,000 additional 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine (see statement here).
March
On March 30, 15 Viktor air defense systems were sent from the Czech Republic to Ukraine as part of the "Gift for Putin" initiative (see initiative here). Germany has also updated its list of military equipment sent to Ukraine, including the confirmed delivery of 18 Leopard 2A6 tanks (four more than originally pledged), 40 Marder infantry fighter vehicles, 2 Bergepanzer 3 armoured recovery vehicles, 2 Wisent mine clearing tanks, and 52 Zetros trucks (see official list here).
On March 29, the defense minister of Croatia stated during a briefing that 14 Mi-8 helicopters would soon be sent to Ukraine (see tweet and media here).
On March 28, Minister Lecornu has stated that France will be handing over a SAMP/T air defense system in the coming weeks as well as increasing production of 155mm ammunition in order the donate 2,000 shells a month (see tweet here).
On March 26, North Macedonia announced it would be transferring 12 Mi-24 helicopters to Ukraine (see media here).
On March 24, Germany transferred three Dachs armored engineering vehicles as well as 70 MG3 machine guns and 30 drone detection systems to Ukraine (see updated list here).
On March 23, Finland announced it will hand over three Leopard 2 armored mine-clearing vehicles to Ukraine. The makes six mine-clearing tanks committed by Finland (see press release here).
On March 21, the United Kingdom confirmed it would be providing Ukraine with armor piercing ammunition containing depleted uranium (see media and government statement here).
On March 20, the United States announced the 34th drawdown of military equipment from DoD inventories for use in Ukraine. This pledge includes ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm artillery rounds, 25mm ammunition, high-speed anti-radiation missiles (HARMs), 81mm and 60mm mortar systems and mortar rounds, AT-4 anti-armor weapon systems, grenade launchers, small arms, mine clearing equipment, riverine patrol boats; and more. These are valued at $350 million (see announcement here). The European Union also pledged 1 million rounds of 155mm ammunition to be delivered by a coalition of 18 member states within the year (see tweet and media here). North Macedonia confirmed the transfer of 4 Su-25 aircraft to Ukraine (see media here). Norway has committed 1 Mamba Counter-Battery Radar System, 2 NM217 Armoured Recovery Vehicles, 2 NM189 Armoured Engineering Vehicles, Scania P92 Trucks, and Scania P113 Trucks.
On March 18, Ukraine confirmed it had received 30 Oncilla Armoured Personnel Carriers from Poland (see media here).
On March 17, Slovakia announced it would be joining Poland in sending 13 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine along with 2 2K12 Sub SA-6 air defense missile systems (see announcement and media here). In return, the United States will send Slovakia 12 Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and 500 AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-surface missiles. Slovakia will only play $340 million for this equipment valued at $1 billion USD (see media here). Belgium has transferred 150 Volvo military trucks to Ukraine and 80 Iveco LMV Lynx armored vehicles (see media here).
On March 16, confirming earlier reports, Poland stated it plans to transfer 4 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in the coming days with 16 more to follow (see media and tweet here). Lithuania has pledged a new military aid package consisting of 155mm munitions, ATVs, and field radios (see statement here). Germany has made new commitments, including 500 SFP9 pistols, 2 hangar tents, 5,000 155-mm artillery shells, 155-mm high-precision ammunition (likely SMART), missiles for MLRS MARS II, 2 forklifts, 25 electric generators, and 4 mobile antennas (see updated list here). Estonia has also approved additional military aid to Ukraine, consisting of semi-automatic rifles, sniper rifles, sights, binoculars, ammunition, patrol boats, and thermal cameras (see tweet and media).
On March 15, following the Ramstein 10 conference, Canada pledged 8,000 rounds of 155mm munitions, 12 surface-to-air missiles, and 1,800 rounds of 105mm munitions to sustain Leopard 1 tanks from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands (see press release here). Denmark announced a $1 billion USD civil, economic, and military fund for Ukraine, as well as a new defense package which includes 5.56 ammunition, 12.7mm heavy machine guns, anti-tank mines, air defense missiles and more (see MoD statement and media). Sweden has committed to sending 10 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine along with 8 Archer howitzers and Robot 57 anti-tank missiles (see media and tweet here). Spain also plans to send 6 Leopard 2 tanks in addition to the 4 pledged last month (see media here).
On March 14, Defense Ministry Ollongren announced during her visit to Odesa that the Netherlands would be providing Ukraine with two Alkmaar-class mine-hunting ships, drone detection radar systems, and M3 bridge and ferrying systems (see official statement and tweet here).
On March 11, Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram of Norway announced a pledge of two NASAMS missile defense systems to Ukraine (see press release here).
On March 10, media outlets reported that Pakistan is willing to transfer 44 T-80UD main battle tanks to Ukraine in exchange for Western financial assistance (see media here).
On March 9, the Defense Minister of Poland confirmed that all 14 pledged Leopard 2A4 tanks have been delivered to Ukraine (see media here).
On March 8, Polish President Andrzej Duda said Poland is willing to supply Ukraine with MiG-29 fighter jets (see interview here). The Defense Minister of Germany confirmed 18 Leopard 2A6 tanks would be arriving in Ukraine by the end of March. Three Leopard 2A6s from Portugal will be in Ukraine within the month as well (see media here). It has also been confirmed that the United States has delivered JDAM-ER kits to convert these unguided bombs to precision munitions able to strike targets up to 72 kilometers away (see more information here). Additionally, Germany has delivered 2 more GEPARD anti-aircraft tanks to Ukraine, bringing the total committed to 34 (see full list here).
On March 3, the United States reported a $400 million security assistance package for Ukraine, consisting of ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm artillery rounds, 105mm artillery rounds, 25mm ammunition, Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges, and more (see the full package here).
On March 1, media reported that Slovakia is considering transferring 10 MiG-29s to Ukraine (see media here).
February
On February 24, the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, President Biden announced $2 billion in USAI funds from the United States to Ukraine. This includes additional HIMARS munitions, Unmanned Aerial Systems, counter-UAS equipment, and critical ammunition (see detailed DoD list here). During Prime Minister Morawiecki's visit to Kyiv, Poland transferred the first three Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine (see tweet here). Sweden confirmed it will also be joining the coalition of countries sending Leopard 2 tanks, and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed previous security commitments in a speech commemorating the war's one-year mark (see speech and PM's tweet here). Canada announced it will be providing 4 additional Leopard 2 tanks (total 8) along with support equipment and ammunition (see official announcement here).
On February 20, President Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv, meeting President Zelenskyy, and the United States announced an additional $460 million in aid, including ammunition for HIMARS and Howitzers, as well as more Javelins, anti-armor systems, and air surveillance radars (See official announcement and factsheet).
On February 18, Prime Minister Sunak of the United Kingdom announced in a speech that the UK would be providing training to Ukrainian fighter pilots as well as "longer range weapons." It is speculated that this will include Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles or delta-wing kamikaze drones (see press release here).
On February 17, French journalist Jean-Dominique Merchet reported that France will provide 25 AMX-10P tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine (see tweet and media here).
On February 15, at the Ramstein-9 conference Sweden's MoD reported that it has received a request from Ukraine for Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets and would be considering this possibility (see media here). The AMX-10RC light tanks committed by France in early January are also confirmed to be in transit to Ukraine.
On February 14, Germany announced plans to set up its own production lines for GEPARD anti-aircraft tank ammunition to supply the 32 units currently in Ukraine (see video of announcement here). Greece has transferred 20 of the 40 BMP-1 armored vehicles committed last summer but has confirmed it will not be providing Leopard 2 tanks (see media here). Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram of Norway has verified his country's pledge of 8 Leopard 2 tanks and 4 support vehicles (see official page here).
On February 11, Montenegro announced the previously undisclosed details of its military aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict. Total contributions entail 7000 MREs, 500 helmets, 300 body armor kits, 600 armor plates, 60mm and 82mm mortars, Soviet-era Strela-2M MANPADS, 216 Strela-2M MANPADS, 759 57mm anti-aircraft rounds, 8,000 76mm shells, 2.3 million 7.62mm rounds, and helicopter spare parts. This assistance comprises 11% ($10 million euros) of the country's military budget (see media here).
On February 8, media reported that the Defense Secretary Wallace of the United Kingdom was told by Prime Minister Sunak to investigate possibilities for sending fighter jets to Ukraine. This comes after Zelenskyy emphasized the need for jets in his speech to the UK Parliament. Former PM Boris Johnson encouraged the commitment of fighter jets on Twitter (see media and tweet here). Germany also committed 2 additional Gepard anti-aircraft tanks and 6000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine, bringing the total number sent to 32 (see official list).
On February 7, Denmark and the Netherlands announced they will be joining Germany in its initiative to send at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine (see tweet and media here).
On February 3, the United States released its most recent security assistance package to Ukraine valued at $425 million. This includes Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDBs), 181 MRAP vehicles, 250 Javelin anti-armor systems, artillery rounds, 190 heavy machine guns and more. Additionally, $1.75 billion was given in USAI funds and will be used to purchase HAWK air defense units, anti-aircraft guns, radar systems, rockets, Puma drones, mortar rounds, and other munitions (see full list here). Although the GLSDBs have a range of 93 miles, Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov says they will not be used to strike targets inside of Russia (see tweet). For a list of all U.S. contributions to date (see here). Germany also announced they plan to send at least 100 Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine (see MoD press release and media here). These older tanks are in storage and will have to be refurbished.
On February 1, emerging reports state that Denmark plans to provide Ukraine with 20 refurbished Leopard 1A5 tanks which are armed with 105mm guns (see media).
January
On January 31, during a press conference with French Defense Minister Lecornu and Ukraine’s Reznikov, France pledged 12 additional CAESAR truck-mounted howitzers (see conference recording). While Biden has recently said “no” to F-16s for Ukraine, Macron has said nothing is excluded when it comes to arms to Ukraine. Spain has joined other European countries in sending 6 Leopard 2A4 tanks (see media). Minister of Defense Margarita Robles has also said Spain will also contribute 20 M113 armored personnel carriers as part of their military assistance (see media).
On Friday, January 27, Poland announced plans to send 30 PT-91 Twardy tanks to Ukraine, along with 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks and 16 additional T-72s (see President Duda's announcement and tweet from Zelenskyy). Canada has also joined the group of countries sending Leopard 2A4s and has promised to to send four tanks (see press release). Norway has committed to sending 8 Leopard 2A4s and Portugal will send 4 Leopard 2A6 tanks (see media and report here). This culminates in a total of 135 main battle tanks that will be sent to Ukraine over the coming months. International dialogue regarding sending fighter jets to Ukraine is growing, and the chairman of the French defense committee stated that France could potentially be prepared to provide Ukraine with Dassault Mirage jets (see media).
On Wednesday, January 25, following weeks of debate and earlier reports on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, the United States officially announced a commitment of 31 M1A2 Abrams tanks in conjunction with German Chancellor Scholz's decision to send 14 Leopard 2A6 tanks to Ukraine (see U.S. statement Biden's speech). Senior U.S. administration officials stated that these Abrams tanks will be procured through Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funding. The U.S. transfer is valued at $400 million and will include 8 M88 recovery vehicles and 122mm munitions. Germany had previously stated that they would not send Leopard 2 tanks unless the United States gave Abrams to Ukraine first (see earlier reports here). Germany also approved the transfer of Leopard 2 tanks in response to previous requests from other European countries including Finland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, and Spain (see German statement and Scholz's tweet).
On Tuesday, January 24, the United States announced the increased production of 155mm howitzer shells needed by Ukraine to 90,000 a month (see media). Poland has submitted a formal request to transfer Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine (see tweet from Poland's defense minister and media here).
As of Monday, January 23, France is considering the possibility of sending Leclerc main battle tanks, however no decision has been made (see media here).
On Saturday, January 21, Portugal transferred 14 M113 Armored Personnel Carriers to Ukraine along with eight high-powered generators (see media here).
On Friday, January 20, Finland promised $434 million in security assistance. Details were intentionally undisclosed but the contribution will reportedly contain howitzers (see government press release and tweet from the defense minister here). Additionally, Foreign Minister Hoekstra of the Netherlands has expressed willingness to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine (see media here).
On Thursday, January 19, the United States announced a new $2.5 billion security assistance package for Ukraine. This includes eight Avenger air defense systems, 59 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, and 90 Stryker Armored Personnel Carriers along with numerous other contributions (see full description of the U.S. package here). Nine countries have signed a joint statement, the Tallinn Pledge, in support of Ukraine (find the statement with list of commitments here). The signatories include Denmark which plans to send 19 155mm Caesar Howitzers to Ukraine (See statement here). Lithuania has pledged two Mi-8 helicopters, L-70 anti-aircraft guns, and ammunition (see tweet and ministry of defense statement here). Estonia has given Ukraine all 60 of its 155mm FH-70 and 122mm D-30 howitzers, ammunition, and grenade launchers (see Prime Minister's tweet and details here). Latvia has pledged two Mi-7 helicopters, Stinger MANPADS, and UAVs (see tweet here). Poland will provide dozens of S-60 anti-aircraft guns and KRAB howitzers. Separately, Sweden has promised 50 CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles, NLAW anti-tank weapons, and mine clearing equipment (see government statement here).
On Wednesday, January 18, Defense Minister Anand announced Canada would be sending 200 Senator armored personnel carriers to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv. This commitment is valued at $90 million (see statement here).
On Tuesday, January 17, during a meeting in the White House between President Biden and Prime Minister Rutte, the Netherlands committed two Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine. This will be the third Patriot system that has been sent to Ukraine (see media and tweet from Zelenskyy here).
On Monday, January 16, United Kingdom Defense Secretary Wallace detailed the latest package of military aid to Ukraine in a statement to Parliament. Additions include: 100 armored vehicles including Bulldog armored personnel carriers, 100,000 artillery rounds, minefield breaching and bridging capabilities (£28 million) and £20 million in drone technology (see statement here).
On Saturday, January 14, United Kingdom Prime Minister Sunak committed 14 Challenger 2 tanks and 30 AS90 self-propelled artillery weapons to the defense of Ukraine after a call with President Zelenskyy (see official statement here and earlier media reports from Jan 11).
On Thursday, January 12, President Niinisto of Finland stated to reporters that Finland would provide a limited number of Leopard 2 tanks in conjunction with an international coalition (see media here).
On Wednesday, January 11, President Nausèda of Lithuania and President Duda of Poland met with President Zelenskyy to reaffirm their commitment to the defense of Ukraine. Lithuania plans to supply Bofors L70 anti-aircraft guns and Poland has requested to transfer a company of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine (see tweet from the Lithuanian embassy and tweet and media on Leopard 2 tanks).
On Tuesday, January 10, Foreign Minister Tobias Billström confirmed during a press conference that Sweden will be providing 12 155mm Archer Howitzers to Ukraine (see information from the media and the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine here). The same day, Defense Minister Anita Anand publicized that Canada will be supplying Ukrainian armed forces with a NASAMS missile defense system and necessary munitions. This equipment is valued at $406 million USD and comes as part of the $500 million Prime Minister Trudeau committed on November 14, 2022 (see official news release).
On Friday, January 6, the United States announced an additional $3.075 billion in military aid to include 50 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles with 500 TOW anti-tank missiles and 250,000 rounds of 25mm ammunition; 100 M113 Armored Personnel Carriers; 18 155mm self-propelled Howitzers; and other equipment (see official press release and updated factsheet).
On Thursday, January 5, after a phone call between President Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Germany pledged 40 Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles and a Patriot missile defense battery to the Ukrainian war effort (see White House statement and Ministry of Defense press release).
On Wednesday, January 4, French President Emmanuel Macron said after a call with President Zelenskyy that he planned to commit light tanks to Ukraine which media reports later clarified to include AMX-10 RCs and Bastion Armored Personnel Carriers (see Macron's tweet and media).
2022
December
On Wednesday, December 21, upon the visit of Ukraine's president Zelenskyy to Washington DC, the United States announced an additional $1.85 billion in military aid to include for the first time one Patriot air defense battery, as well as ammunition for HIMARS, 155mm artillery rounds, and other equipment (see official press release and updated factsheet). Note: We are reviewing recent news reports about the potential transfer of MiGs from Slovakia and tanks from Morocco, but have not seen official confirmations of firm commitments that these will occur, and therefore have not fully incorporated them into this resource page.
On Friday, December 9, the United States announced an additional $275 million in military aid to include HIMARS, 155mm artillery rounds NASAMs, and other equipment (see official press release and updated factsheet).
November
On Wednesday, November 30, Slovakia transferred 30 IFW BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine (see official source).
On Sunday, November 27, the United Kingdom provided Ukraine with Brimstone 2 missiles (see official media release). Luxembourg has delivered Czech-made Primoco One 150 drones to Ukraine (see media).
On Wednesday, November 23, the United States announced an additional $400 million in military aid to include NASAMs, HIMARS, artillery and mortars rounds, 250 vehicles, 20 million rounds of small arms ammunition (see official press release and updated factsheet (Defense) factsheet (State)).
On Saturday, November 19, the United Kingdom announced a £50 million package of defence aid comprised of 125 anti-aircraft guns and technology to counter drones. It follows more than 1,000 new anti-air missiles announced earlier in the month (see official press release).
On Wednesday, November 16, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a press briefing following a Defense Contact Group meeting that Sweden announced a $287 million package of assistance including an air defense system;. Spain promised two more HAWK launchers and missiles; Canada "is stepping up with its largest -- with its latest tranche of $500 million in assistance, and Canada remains one of the lead donors of winter gear;" Germany advanced air defense, artillery and MLRS ammunition; Greece announced donation of 155 millimeter ammunition; and Poland committed additional artillery and tank ammunition, as well as short-range air defense capabilities (see official transcript).
On Monday, November 14, Lithuania confirmed it had recently delivered 12 M113s, amongst 62 total thus far (see tweet and media).
On Thursday, November 10, the United States announced the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $400 million. This package includes missiles for HAWK air defense systems; four Avenger air defense systems, and Stinger missiles; additional ammunition for HIMARS; 21,000 155mm artillery rounds; 500 precision-guided 155mm artillery rounds; 10,000 120mm mortar rounds; 100 HMMWVs; 400 grenade launchers; small arms, optics, and more than 20,000,000 rounds of small arms ammunition; demolition equipment for obstacle clearing (see official release).
On Friday, November 4, the United States announced approximately $400 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine. This package includes funding to refurbish HAWK air defense missiles for inclusion in future Presidential Drawdown packages; 45 Refurbished T-72B Tanks with advanced optics, communications, and armor packages; 1,100 Phoenix Ghost Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems; 40 Armored Riverine Boats; funding to refurbish 250 M1117 Armored Security Vehicles; and tactical secure communications systems and surveillance systems. (see official release). Part of this U.S. package includes a joint funding by the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and the United States for 90 T-72 tanks to Ukraine. The Netherlands will contribute 45 million to the tank supply (see official release and media release).
October
On Saturday October 29, Lithuania repaired two more PzH2000 howitzers and delivered them to Ukraine. Repair of damaged howitzers continues in Lithuania, with two more currently being delivered to it. At least twelve of them will be repaired in Lithuania in total (see official source). Note: we do not regularly report on these developments, but are doing so as an illustrative example of the arms supply to Ukraine.
On Friday, October 28, the United States announced the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $275 million to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs. It includes additional ammunition for HIMARS; 500 precision-guided 155mm artillery rounds; 2,000 155mm rounds of RAAM Systems; more than 1,300 anti-armor systems; 125 HMMWVs; small arms and more than 2,750,000 rounds of small arms ammunition; and four satellite communications antennas (see official release). Poland delivered its first sets of Bayraktar drones to the Mirosławiec Base (see official release).
On Thursday, October 27, Spain announced that it will provide Hawk systems to Ukraine (see official media source). The United States released a factsheet detailing efforts to prevent illicit trafficking of weapons provided to Ukraine (see factsheet).
On Wednesday, October 26, Germany delivered 2 more multiple rocket launchers MARS II with ammunition (new total of 5), 4 self-propelled howitzers Panzerhaubitze 2000 (joint project with the Netherlands) (new total of 14), 2 unmanned surface vessels (see official release).
On Wednesday, October 19, Poland delivered 3 Krab squadrons, i.e. 54 cannon-howitzers to Ukraine (see media source). Italy announced new aid package for Ukraine (see media source).
On Tuesday, October 18, Germany delivered heavy and medium bridge systems, 167,000 rounds of ammunition for fire arms, and 5 more armored recovery vehicles in addition to the 5 already delivered (see official release).
On Monday, October 17, the European Union authorized 500 million euro in arms funds and the training of 15,000 Ukrainian troops (see official release).
On Friday, October 14, the United States announced the authorization of $725 million in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine including additional ammunition for HIMARS; 23,000 155mm artillery rounds; 500 precision-guided 155mm artillery rounds; 5,000 155mm rounds of RAAM Systems; 5,000 anti-tank weapons; HARMs; More than 200 HMMWVs; Small arms and more than 2,000,000 rounds of small arms ammunition; and medical supplies (see official release).
On Thursday, October 13, Spain announced it will provide four HAWK launchers to strengthen Ukraine's air defense (see media). The United Kingdom authorized the supply of AMRAAM anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine (see official release). Portugal will send six Kamov firefighting helicopters to Ukraine (see media). Estonia approved a new military aid package to Ukraine which will include winter gear, equipment and ammunition (see official source).
On Wednesday, October 12, Slovakia announced that it will produce 16 Zuzana 2 (155mm calibre) self-propelled howitzers for Ukraine. The cost of their manufacture – €92 million – will be financed in equal proportions by Germany, Norway, and Denmark (see media source). Additionally, Norway intends to spend up to NOK 210 million of the money that is being donated to the British-led "International Fund for Ukraine" in order to purchase approximately 17,000 grenades in 122mm and 152mm caliber for Ukraine. Canada announced an additional $47 million in new military aid for Ukraine, including approximately 500,000 pieces of winter clothing, M777 Howitzer shells, Wescam MX-15D UAV sensors, and satellite communication devices (see press interview and official release).
On Tuesday, October 11, Germany delivered the first of four IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine (see media source).
On Friday, October 7, France announced $98 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine (see media).
On Thursday, October 6, Finland approved its 9th military assistance package to Ukraine (see official release).
On Tuesday, October 4, the United States announced $625 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine, including 4 HIMARS and ammunition, and more than 30 howitzers (see official release and updated factsheet).
September
On Wednesday, September 28, the United States announced $1.1 billion in additional security assistance to Ukraine including 18 HIMARs and ammunitions (see official release and updated factsheet). Also, the first meeting of National Armaments Directors met in Brussels under the auspices of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in order to " increase production of capabilities critical to Ukraine’s long-term defense" (see readout and media).
On Monday, September 26, Lithuanian 50 M113 armored vehicles reached Ukraine (see official news story).
On Monday, September 19, Slovenian Prime Minister Golob and German Chancellor Scholz agreed to a joint action to deliver 28 Slovenian M-55S tanks to Ukraine. In return, Slovenia will obtain 40 German military transport vehicles and other equipment (see official news).
On Saturday, September 17, the Belgian Defense Minister announced that Belgium will send heavy machine guns, ammunition, and other equipment from Belgian arms manufacturer FN Herstal including non-lethal equipment for the winter, helmets, spare provisions and night vision equipment (see media).
On Thursday, September 15, the United States announced $600 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine including HIMARs ammunitions and 105 mm artillery rounds (see official release and updated factsheet).
On Thursday, September 8, the United States announced $675 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine including HIMARs, 105 mm Howitzers, HARM missiles, 1.5 million rounds of small arms ammunition, and more, plus its request to Congress for an additional $2.2 billion in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) for assistance to Ukraine and 17 other nearby countries (see official press release [Defense] and statement [State]). Norway announced it will donate approximately 160 Hellfire missiles and other military support (see official news story).
On Wednesday, September 7, Lithuania sent 105-mm howitzers from its reserve to Ukraine (see official source).
On Thursday, September 1, Finland said it would provide more defense materials, to be its eighth delivery, but did not provide any additional specifics (see official release).
August
On Wednesday, August 24, the United States announced $2.98 billion in additional security assistance to Ukraine including National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) and ammunition, 155mm and 120mm Howitzer ammunition, unmanned aerial systems and more (see official press release).
On Friday, August 19, the United States announced $775 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine including more HIMARS, 105mm Howitzers and artillery ammunition, Javelin and other missiles, and Humvees (see official source).
On Tuesday, August 16, Latvia clarified that it had deliver six 155mm self-propelled Howitzers in accordance with a July 28 decision, and had on August 15 announced the delivery of four helicopters - two Mi-17 and two Mi-2 to Ukraine. (see official source)
On Thursday August 11, the United Kingdom pledged to give Ukraine more MLRS and a "significant number" of precision guided M31A1 missiles (see official source).
On Monday August 8, the United States announced $1 billion in additional security assistance to Ukraine including more ammunition for HIMARS and 155mm artillery ammunition (see official press release).
On Thursday, August 4, Japan sent civilian vans and UAVs to Ukraine (see official press release).
On Monday August 1, the United States announced $550 million in additional aid to Ukraine including additional ammunition (see US Department of Defense).
July
On Friday July 29, Germany announced the donation of 16 Biber bridge-layer tanks to Ukraine on top of the recent howitzer announcement (see media). North Macedonia announced they would send soviet-era tanks of an unknown quantity to Ukraine (see media).
On Wednesday July 27, Germany announced a sale of 100 tank howitzers to Ukraine, reportedly worth 1.7 billion euros (see news).
On Friday, July 22, the United States announced $270 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine (see US Department of Defense news, factsheet).
On Thursday July 21, the United Kingdom announced they would send 50,000 artillery shells, artillery guns, drones, and more anti-tank weapons to Ukraine numbering the hundreds (see UK government resource). Lithuania announced it would send M113 and M577 armored personnel carriers and ammunition to Ukraine (see media source).
On Wednesday July 20, the United States announced four more additional HIMARS would be sent to Ukraine, totalling 16 HIMARS sent to Ukraine by the United States (see US Department of Defense news).
On Monday July 18, the European Union announced an additional 500 million euros in military aid to Ukraine (see media source).
On Monday July 11, Netherlands Prime Minister stated they would provide “heavy weapons, armored vehicles and self-propelled howitzers” to Ukraine (see news).
On Friday July 8, the United States announced $400 million in aid to Ukraine. This drawdown package included four additional HIMARS, precision artillery rounds, 126 155mm Howitzers, 20 Mi-17 helicopters, and numerous other munitions, systems, and other materials (see Department of Defense factsheet, news, and press release).
On Monday July 4, upon a visit to Kyiv, Australia’s Prime Minister announced they would pledge $68 million to Ukraine, which would include drones and 34 armored vehicles (see media source).
On Friday July 1, the United States announced an additional $820 million to Ukraine. This aid is set to include HIMARS ammunition, two Surface-to-air Missile Systems (NASAMS), four counter-artillery radar systems, as well as 155m artillery ammunition (see US Department of Defense press release).
June
On Thursday June 30, Sweden announced they would send additional anti-tank weapons as well as machine guns valued at $49 million (see media source). Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced at the NATO summit in Madrid Canada would send thirty-nine armoured combat support vehicles (ACSVs) (see media source).
On Wednesday June 29, the United Kingdom and Norway announced a joint donation of initially three MLRS long-range rocket artillery (see Norwegian government statement).
On Wednesday June 29, the United Kingdom announced an additional $1.2 billion to Ukraine to support defense including air defense systems and other defense equipment and technology (see media source).
On Thursday June 23, US President Joe Biden authorized an additional $450 million drawdown to Ukraine (See U.S. Department of Defense news).
On Monday June 20, Australia announced it would send four 14 M113AS4 Armored Personnel Carriers to Ukraine (see media source).
On Thursday June 16, French President Macron announced France would send six more Caesar long-range self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine (see media source).
On Wednesday June 15, more than 50 countries pledged more military aid to Ukraine at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group according to the U.S. Secretary of Defense (See U.S. Defense Department news). The United States announced a $1 billion security assistance package to include multiple launch rocket system munitions, 18 more 155 mm M777 towed howitzers and the tactical vehicles to tow them, and 36,000 rounds of 155 mm ammunition. (See Defense Department announcement.) Germany’s Minister of Defense announced a transfer of three M270 Mittleres Artillerie Raketen System (MARS) launchers and GMLRS ammunition from Bundeswehr stocks to Ukraine. (See joint statement from United States, Germany, and United Kingdom)
On Wednesday June 8, Norway announced that they have donated 22 M109 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers. Alongside this, Norway included other relevant materials such as gear, parts, ammunition with the howitzers (See official government press release). Poland announced they will sell Ukraine three Krab 155m self-propelled howitzer squadrons reportedly worth $700M (See English and Polish Media).
On Monday June 6, the United Kingdom announced that they will send M270 multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukraine. The exact number remains unknown, however, the BBC reports that there will be three of these systems (See BBC).
On Thursday June 2, Slovakia indicated a commercial deal with Ukraine to send eight self-propelled Zuzana 2 howitzers. This announcement was made by the Defense Ministry (See media source).
On Wednesday June 1, the United States Department of Defense authorized a Presidential Drawdown of military assistance worth $700 million, making the total value of US military assistance to Ukraine $5.3 billion since the start of the Biden Administration. Notable weapons in this package include; High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and ammunition, five counter-artillery radars, two air surveillance radars, four Mi-17 helicopters and more. (See Department of Defense resource). German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, additionally promised an air defense system as well as a tracking radar system to Ukraine from Germany (See New York Times and German resource).
May
On Tuesday May 31, United States President Biden said in a New York Times op-ed "I’ve decided that we will provide the Ukrainians with more advanced rocket systems and munitions that will enable them to more precisely strike key targets on the battlefield in Ukraine.... We will continue providing Ukraine with advanced weaponry, including Javelin anti-tank missiles, Stinger antiaircraft missiles, powerful artillery and precision rocket systems, radars, unmanned aerial vehicles, Mi-17 helicopters and ammunition," with indications that the "advanced" weaponry would include multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) that Ukraine had agreed not to use to strike into Russia. (See New York Times and other media.) Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor, announced that Germany “will provide Greece with German infantry fighting vehicles," with the presumption that older Greek military vehicles would be transferred to Ukraine. Soviet-style BMP IFVs are one of the reported Greek weapons that would be transferred to Ukraine. (See media source.)
On Tuesday, May 24, Canada's Defense Minister indicated that it will donate 20,000 155mm artillery shells. (See official government resource page and media.)
On Monday, May 23, during a press conference after the second Contact Group meeting, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said "I'm especially grateful to Denmark, which announced today that it will provide a Harpoon launcher and missiles to help Ukraine defend its coast. I’d also like to thank the Czech Republic for its substantial support, including a recent donation of attack helicopters, tanks and rocket systems. And today, several countries announced new donations of critically needed artillery systems and ammunition, including Italy, Greece, Norway and Poland." (See transcript and Defense Dept news.) Media reports indicate the attack helicopters from the Czech Republic were Soviet-designed Mi-24s (see Wall Street Journal and Air Recognition). The European Union adopted two measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF) to create a "fourth tranche [that] will add €500 million to the resources already mobilised under the EPF for Ukraine, thereby bringing the total amount to €2 billion." (See EU press release.)
On Saturday, May 21, United States President Joe Biden sign the $40 billion Ukraine supplemental appropriations act into law. (See White House notice and official legislation.)
On Thursday, May 19, the United States announced an additional $100 million drawdown for Howitzers and counter-artillery radar. (See Defense Department statement.) Australia announced an additional AUD$60.9 million in new support for Ukraine including 14 M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers and a further 20 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles. (See Defense Minister Dutton's website.)
On Monday, May 9, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 into law, giving him abilities to lend equipment to Ukraine (See White House note, remarks, and Defense Department factsheet on all security assistance as of May 10.)
On Sunday, May 8, The Canadian Prime Minister announced that the additional $500 million for further military aid to Ukraine announced "has begun to roll out" (See official government resource page.)
On Friday, May 6, the United States announced another $150 million drawdown for assistance, including 25,000 155 mm artillery rounds, 3 counter-artillery radars, and other spare parts and field equipment. (See official President statement and Pentagon statement.)
On Monday, May 2, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced £300 million in new aid including radars, heavy lift drones, and thousands of night vision devices. (See official transcript.)
April
On Thursday, April 28, U.S. President Joe Biden asked Congress for an additional $33 billion for Ukraine-related efforts, including $5 billion in additional drawdown authority, $6 billion for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, and $4 billion for the State Department’s Foreign Military Financing program. (See White House factsheet.)
On Tuesday, April 26, more than three dozen countries met in at Ramstein air base in Germany to discuss Ukraine, with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin thanking Germany for committing to send 50 Cheetah anti-aircraft systems and Canada eight armored vehicles. (See U.S. Defense Dept official transcript.) Australia announced they would send six M777 155mm howitzers to Ukraine (see news).
On Monday, April 25, Poland announced that it had delivered tanks to Ukraine (see media) that later stories indicated was 200+ T-72 tanks, plus previously included infantry fighting vehicles and missiles for MiGs. (See media.) The United Kingdom announced it would send additional anti-aircraft capabilities (See U.S. Defense Dept official transcript and media and additional media)
On Sunday, April 24, the United States Secretary of State declared an emergency need to sell $165 million in ammunition via the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, bypassing Congressional review. (See official notification.)
On Friday, April 22, Canada announced that it had delivered M777 howitzers and associated ammunition, with commitments since January 2022 of more than $118CAD million (see official release). In a media interview. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that France provided MILAN anti-tank guided missile systems and CAESAR artillery howitzers. (See media.) Media reported that Slovenia would deliver T-42 tanks to Ukraine in exchange for Germany to give Slovenia Marder and Fuchs tanks. (See media.)
On Thursday, April 21, the United States authorized another $800 million in security assistance, including seventy-two (72) 155mm Howitzers and 144,000 artillery rounds. This brings US military assistance to Ukraine to more than $4 bllion, $3.4 billion of which has been committed since the invasion. (See official release.)
On Wednesday, April 20, Norway announced it would donate 100 Mistral air defense missiles (See official story.)
On Wednesday, April 13, the United States authorized an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine. This brings US military assistance to Ukraine to more than $3 billion. (See official press statement and release.)
On Friday, April 8, Slovakia announced that is has provided Ukraine with its S-300 air defense system after preliminary agreeing to do so if a replacement system was secured. (See media and Prime Minister of Slovakia tweet.) The United Kingdom announced an additional £100 million in aid to include more than 800 NLAW anti-tank missiles, Javelin anti-tank systems, loitering munitions, Starstreak air defence systems, and additional non-lethal aid. (See official news story.)
On Tuesday, April 5, the Czech Republic became the first country to send tanks to Ukraine, including T-72 tanks and armored personnel carriers. (See media.) The United States announced an additional $100 million for anti-armor systems to Ukraine. This additional security assistance under the Biden administration brings the U.S. security commitment to Ukraine to more than $2.4 billion. (See official press statement.)
On Friday, April 1, the DoD announced it will provide up to $300 million in security assistance to Ukraine, including Laser-guided rocket systems, Switchblade, Puma, and Counter-Unmannered Aerial systems, and more capabilities. (See release.)
Media reported that the United States would facilitate the transfer of Soviet-made tanks to Ukraine, as an intermediary for unnamed countries. Germany also approved the sale of dozens of infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) formerly belonging to East Germany to Ukraine, according to media.
March
On Thursday, March 31, the Norwegian government announced its delivery of 2,000 M72 light anti-armor weapons to Ukraine following an earlier shipment of the same weapons. (See official website.)
On Wednesday, March 30, President Biden informed President Zelenskyy of the United States' intent to provide $500 million in direct budgetary aid that media reported the Ukrainian government could use for military purposes. (See official readout). In an interview with NPR, Sen. Bob Casey revealed that "another 2,000 [Javelins] are on the way" to Ukraine along with 800 Stingers; this follows an earlier delivery of 2,600 Javelin and 600 Stinger missiles.
On Saturday, March 26, the United States announced its intent to provide $100 million in civilian security assistance, including armored vehicles and field gear. (See official press release.)
On Thursday, March 24, Boris Johnson announced the United Kingdom will provide a package of 6,000 missiles, including anti-tank and high explosive weapons, and £25 million in financial backing for the Ukrainian military. (See official press release.) Sweden also announced it will send an additional shipment of 5,000 AT4 anti-tank weapons. (See local media.)
On Thursday, March 17, in a joint news conference with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Slovakia Minister of Defense Jaroslav Nad', the Minister preliminarily agreed to send S-300 strategic air defense systems to Ukraine on the condition Western allies provide Slovakia with a "proper replacement" to avoid a "security gap" within NATO. (See joint news conference video.)
On Wednesday, March 16, following an address by Ukraine's president to the United States Congress, President Biden promised $800 million in additional weapons, including 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems; 2,000 Javelin, 1,000 light anti-armor weapons, and 6,000 AT-4 anti-armor systems, as well as restated previously supplied five Mi-17 helicopters and 70 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs). (White House factsheet). Media indicated that the transfers would also include Switchblade drones.
On Monday, March 14, Irish Minister for Defence Simon Coveney approved to provide 10 tonnes of ready-to-eat meals (MRE), 200 units of body armor, medical supplies, fuel, and other non-lethal aid in line with Ireland's policy of military non-alignment. (See official press release and local media.)
On Saturday, March 12, the United States approved another $200 million in arms transfers, reported to include Javelin antitank missiles and Stinger antiaircraft missiles. (White House notification and media.)
On Wednesday, March 9, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said the United States will not send fighter jets to Ukraine.
On Tuesday, March 8, Poland offered to donate its MiG jets to the United States, for it to transfer them to Ukraine. (Poland's official website and media). Feasibility and timing of this plan unclear, with indications that the Pentagon did not see as feasible (Pentagon statement). Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Hayashi Yoshimasa, signed a grant to provide Ukraine with bulletproof vests, helmets, and other non-lethal military aid. (See official press release.)
On Monday, March 7, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to President Biden encouraging the United States to facilitate European countries transferring fighter aircraft to Ukraine. (A day earlier, U.S. officials indicated their support for Poland to do so, according to media interviews.)
On March 6, Antony Blinken stated that the United States has given “the green light” to Poland to send fighter jets to Ukraine, according to a media interview. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said that discussions regarding the possibility of the United States providing fighter jets to Poland and other NATO allies are still ongoing, according to media.
On Saturday, March 5, Ukraine's President Zelinsky met with member of the U.S. Congress via Zoom and asked for additional fighter jets and a no-fly zone, according to media.
On March 3, according to media, Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said the Netherlands will no longer publicly share specific details about arms deliveries to Ukraine. The United Kingdom's House of Commons Library published a report detailing military assistance to Ukraine from many countries. Canada announced its intent to provide 4500 M72 rocket launchers and up to 7500 hand grenades, as well as $1 million dollars for the purchase of commercial satellite high resolution and modern imagery, according to an official news release. The Czech Republic also authorized the transfer of 20 light machine guns, 132 assault rifles, 70 submachine guns, 108,000 bullets, 1,000 tactical gloves, all worth 17 million crowns ($756,084) (see resolution 160 on the Czech Government website).
On March 2, Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov posted on Facebook that "New bayraktars have already arrived in Ukraine and are on combat duty. There will be more stingers and javelins." Spain also announced it will send a shipment of 1,370 anti-tank grenade launchers, 700,000 rifle and machine-gun rounds, and light machine guns directly to Ukraine (see media.)
On March 1, Australia said "it will provide around $70 million in lethal military assistance to support the defence of Ukraine, including missiles and weapons." (Approx $50 million, see official press release, and related media.) New statements from multiple officials drew into question whether EU countries will be providing fighter jets to Ukraine. (See NATO/Poland statement, and media reporting.) At a House Armed Services Committee hearing in the United States, officials confirmed that Stinger missiles and many other U.S. weapons had been delivered since September (see video, approx 41 minute mark). In early March, Ukraine also received a shipment of Turkish-made Bakar Bayraktar TB2 armed drones according to a Facebook post made by Ukraine’s Minster of Defense.
February
On February 28, Finland said it would deliver 2,500 assault rifles, 150,000 cartridges for the attack rifles, 1,500 single-shot anti-tank weapons and 70,000 combat ration packages. (Ministry of Defense press release.) Norway decided to donate up to 2,000 M72 anti-tank weapons. (Government press release.) Media reported that the Italian cabinet recommended the transfer of military equipment to Ukraine, pending Parliamentary approval, reported to include Stinger surface-to-air missiles, anti-tank weapons, heavy machine guns, MG-type light machine guns and counter-IED systems. Croatia will send rifles and machine guns, plus protective equipment sufficient for four brigades valued at 124 million kuna (€16.5 million), said Defence Minister Mario Banožić. (Government tweet, see also media.) Canada committed another 25 million in undefined military aid ($20 million USD, Canadian government.) Deputy Prime Minister François Bausch also announced Luxembourg will provide Ukraine with lethal and non-lethal equipment including 100 NLAW (Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon), Jeep Wrangler 4x4 vehicles, 15 military tents, as well as logistical and financial support. (See official press release.) The North Macedonian government also announced its decision to donate unspecified military equipment to Ukraine (see media).
On Sunday, February 27, the European Union said it would "purchase and delivery" weapons to Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said this will be done via the European Peace Facility for € 500 million and include "...arms and even fighter jets. We are not talking just about ammunition; we are providing the most important arms to go to war. Minister Kuleba has been asking us that they need the type of fighter jets that the Ukrainian army is able to operate. We know what kind of planes and some Member States have these kinds of planes." (EU statements and transcripts.) According to media reports, Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo indicated it would send an additional 3,000 automatic rifles and 200 anti-tank weapons (on top of 2000 machine guns announced a day earlier). According to media, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that Denmark will donate 2,700 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine. It will also return parts for 300 Stinger missiles to the United States for possible future donation to Ukraine (see additional media). Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said her country will send 5,000 anti-tank weapons, helmets and body shields, plus 135,000 field rations. (See official government tweet and other media.) Norway decided to send 1,500 bulletproof vests, 5,000 helmets and other equipment (which appears to have been delivered February 28, Government press release, media.)The government of Greece delivered portable rocket launchers, ammunition, and Kalashnikov rifles according to local media. (See Minister of Defence tweet). According to local media, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala announced an additional 400 million koruna ($18.23 million) of "not light weapons" including 160 shoulder-fired MANPADS systems (probably 9K32 Strela-2) with equipment (total price 38.5 million crows), and the rest is unknown (see Prime Minister's tweet and resolution 137 on the Czech Government website); this follows an earlier shipment of 4,000 mortars, 30,000 pistols, 7,000 assault rifles, 3,000 machine guns, a number of sniper rifles, and one million bullets worth 188 million koruna ($8.6 million). In addition, the Spanish government has sent 20 tons of medical supplies, defensive, and personal protective equipment composing of helmets, flak jackets, and NBC (nuclear-biological-chemical) protection waistcoats to a Polish airport close to the Ukrainian border. (See official Spanish government website and tweet.) In a tweet, Portugal said it would provide “military equipment such as vests, helmets, night vision goggles, grenades and ammunition, portable radios, analogue repeaters, and G3 automatic rifles, as well as hospital support” (see also media). In a press statement, Government spokesperson Dan Cărbunaru announced that Romania would send €3 million consisting of fuel, bulletproof vests, helmets, ammunition, military equipment, and medical treatment.
On Saturday, February 26, Germany indicated it would send lethal military aid to Ukraine. This includes 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger anti-aircraft defense systems; plus permission from Germany for the Netherlands to send 400 rocket-propelled grenade launchers and Estonia nine howitzers. (See official tweet, and media reports.) Separately, it was announced that the Netherlands agreed to send 200 Stinger missiles, and 50 Panzerfaust 3 anti-tank weapons (see media, official letter). In a tweet, Belgium's Prime Minister said his country would supply 2000 machines guns. According to media reports, France's President Emmanuel Macron indicated that his country would “deliver additional defense equipment to the Ukrainian authorities as well as fuel support” without given specific weapon details. Denmark's armed forces indicated that trucks had left the day prior to deliver 2000 protective vests and related equipment.
On Friday, February 25, U.S. President Joe Biden authorized $350 million in security assistance for Ukraine. (White House memorandum.) A press statement from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on February 26 indicated "This brings the total security assistance the United States has committed to Ukraine over the past year to more than $1 billion." A Department of Defense statement indicated it would include "anti-armor, small arms and various munitions, body armor, and related equipment in support of Ukraine’s front-line defenders facing down Russia’s unprovoked attack." Media later reported this will also include Stinger anti-aricraft missiles.
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, which it called a "special military operation."
On Wednesday, February 23, a second shipment of Canadian military aid was received in Ukraine.
On Tuesday, February 22, Latvia was scheduled to deliver Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine after a Latvian foreign ministry spokesperson informed Reuters the evening of Monday February 21. Media reported that Belgium had thus far refused requests for helmets and other supplies.
On Monday, February 21, Defence Minister Matej Tonin revealed that Slovenia had delivered an undisclosed amount of Kalashnikov rifles, helmets, and ammunition to Ukraine, according to local media.
On February 18, the Republic of Estonia delivered Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine. (Republic of Estonia's Ministry of Defence) The Netherlands announced a plan to provide "3000 combat helmets and 2000 fragmentation vests with accompanying armor plates, thirty metal detectors and two wire-guided detection robots for (sea) mine detection, two battlefield surveillance radars and five weapon location radars, and one hundred sniper rifles with 30,000 pieces of ammunition."
On Monday, February 14, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that Canadian officials had authorized $7.8-million worth of arms transfers, described as “lethal equipment and ammunition” to Ukraine. The transfers were to include “machine guns, pistols, carbines, 1.5 million rounds of ammunition, sniper rifles, and various related equipment.” (Canadian Ministry of Defense. See additional reporting.)
On February 12 and 13, Lithuania delivered Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems and ammunition to Ukraine as part of its continuing military assistance. (Ukrainian Ministry of Defence)
In early February, Turkey and Ukraine agreed to coproduce Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones. Ukrainian Defence Minister Olesii Reznikov informed reporters in Kyiv that Ukrainian pilots would be trained in the coproduction compound. This agreement follows sales of these drones to Ukraine in 2019, which Ukraine has deployed in Donbas in recent months.
On February 1, Poland approved the delivery of Piorun (Thunderbolt) short-range, man-portable air defense (MANPAD) systems and munition; Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stated that Poland is ready to supply "several dozen thousand rounds of ammunition and artillery ammunition, air defense systems, and also light mortars and reconnaissance drones." (See media.) Poland has functioned as a logistical hub for countries sending military aid and equipment from sending countries and dispatching them to Ukraine.
January
On January 26, Canada announced it would transfer non-lethal military aid to Ukraine. (Canadian Ministry of Defense)
On January 20, the United States State Department issued a revised factsheet on security assistance to Ukraine; as the United States also directly delivered military assistance to the country. This included some of a $200 million in Department of Defense stocks, a drawdown that was authorized in December 2021. The factsheet detailed that since 2014, the United States had provided $2.7 billion in training and equipment, and particularly highlighted "the 2018 sale of 210 Javelin anti-armor missiles, which has provided Ukraine with a critical anti-armor capability; the 2019 sale of 150 additional Javelins; and the 2020 Mark VI patrol boats sale" (see notifications). The U.S. also permitted U.S.-origin equipment to be transferred from regional allies.
In January, Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht claimed Germany wants to “de-escalate” the crisis and will not supply weapons to Ukraine, but will instead co-finance 5.3 million euros for a military field hospital. In cooperation with Germany, Estonian Defence Forces were organizing a 13-day training course for Ukrainian military medical instructors provided by the Estonian company Semetron. (Embassy of Estonia in Kyiv)
In mid-January, the United Kingdom supplied 2,000 short-range and anti-tank missiles, Saxon armored vehicles, as well as British specialists to deliver training in Ukraine.
2021
December
In December 2021, Lithuania sent its first delivery of military aid composed of bulletproof vests and ballistic belts to Ukraine since the beginning of the crisis.
2023
May
On May 30, Italy announced a 6th security package for Ukraine. This commitment is rumored to include additional SAMP/T air defense systems (see media here).
On May 29, Denmark pledged to increase its spending on military aid to Ukraine by 2.6 billion USD over the rest of 2023 and throughout 2024 (see media here).
On May 26, Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram of Norway confirmed a commitment to join the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets (see media here).
On May 25 at the online Ramstein meeting, Lithuania pledged anti-drone equipment, ammunition and dry food rations to Ukraine (see tweet and media here). Finland committed €109 million to Ukraine, including ammunition and anti-aircraft weapons (see press release here). Canada also announced plans to donate 43 AIM-9 missiles to Ukraine from CAF inventory (see press release here).
On May 24, the State Department made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Ukraine of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $285 million. This is the first FMS notification for Ukraine in the past year (see notification here). The Netherlands also announced it will be contributing €260 million towards the EU coalition to purchase 155mm munitions for Ukraine (see statement here).
On May 21, the United States announced the 38th drawdown of equipment from DoD inventories in a $375 million pledge to Ukraine. This will include ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, TOW missiles, Javelin and AT4 anti-armor systems, Laser-guided rocket system munitions, armored bridging systems and more (see statement here).
On May 19, the United States announced it will not block the transfer of F-16 fighter jets. This allows the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark and others to train Ukrainian pilots and transfer these jets to Ukraine (see media and tweet here).
On May 18, Norway, in cooperation with the United Kingdom, announced plans to provide Ukraine with 3 Arthur Radars and 8 M270 MLRS rocket launchers (see statement and media here).
On May 15, the United Kingdom pledged further military support including Storm Shadow cruise missiles, long-range (200km) attack drones, air-defense missiles, and training for Ukrainian pilots (see statement and tweet here). The Pentagon also confirmed that all 31 Abrams tanks from the United States have been delivered to Ukraine (see media here).
On May 14, after a meeting between Zelenskyy and President Macron, France pledged "several battalions" of AMX-10RC light tanks as well as SCALP-EG long-range cruise missiles (see media and tweet here).
On May 13, Germany announced a pledge of $2.7 billion euros in military equipment to Ukraine. This will include 20 additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles, 18 RCH-155 Howitzers, 30 Leopard 1A5 tanks, four more IRIS-T-SLM air defense systems, 200 reconnaissance drones, 15 additional Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, anti-aircraft and artillery munitions, and 200 armored personnel carriers (see statement and tweet here).
On May 12, Belgium pledged 92 million euros in aid to Ukraine. Half of this sum will be used to supply armored vehicles, armaments, and ammunition (see media here).
On May 10, media reported that Ukraine plans to purchase 450 VBTE AMB Guarani armored medical vehicles from Brazil (see media and tweet here). President Pavel also announced that the Czech Republic will deliver two batteries of the 2K12 Kub surface-to-air missile system with munitions to Ukraine (see media here).
On May 9, the United States announced $1.2 billion in additional security assistance to Ukraine, including air defense systems and munitions, and additional 155mm artillery rounds (see statement and factsheet). Media also confirmed reports that Romania donated and delivered an unknown number of 122mm APR-40 MLRS systems to Ukraine (see media here).
On May 5, media reported that all 14 Mi-8 helicopters pledged by Croatia have been delivered to Ukraine (see media here).
On May 3, the United States announced $300 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine, including additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm Howitzers, 155mm artillery rounds, 120mm, 81mm, and 60mm mortar rounds, TOW missiles, AT-4 and Carl Gustaf anti-armor weapon systems, Hydra-70 aircraft rockets, small arms, and more (see statement here). The Ambassador to Ukraine from Israel also confirmed the delivery of a missile early warning and detection system to Ukraine (see media and more here).
On May 2, Denmark made a $250 million USD pledge consisting of armored repair, evacuation, and engineering vehicles, vehicles for the construction of crossings, mine clearance vehicles, financing for the purchase of air defense, EUR $50 million for NATO support with non-lethal equipment for Ukraine, and ammunition for the Carl Gustaf M4 anti-tank grenade launchers (see media here).
April
On April 30, the United Kingdom is expected to buy long-range missiles as part of a special International Fund for Ukraine (IFU). These missiles have a range of up to 300km (see IFU information here).
On April 28, Denmark confirmed the delivery of all 19 8x8 CAESAR self-propelled howitzers pledged in January (see tweet here).
On April 26, media reported that Slovenia delivered a previously unannounced pledge of 20 6x6 Valuk armored personnel carriers to Ukraine (see media and more here). During a testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, United States General Cavoli announced that 98% of military aid promised to Ukraine has been delivered (see media here).
On April 21, Ināra Mūrniece, Latvia's Minister of Defence, announced plans to transfer the country's entire stock of FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS to Ukraine (see her tweet and media here). Canada also announced a pledge of $34.6 million in non-lethal aid and fuel, along with 2.5 million for 40 .50 caliber sniper rifles and ammunition from PGW Defence Technologies (see statement here).
On April 20, Denmark and the Netherlands announced they will jointly be sending 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine (see statement and media here).
On April 19 the United States also announced $325 million in additional security assistance, including, ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, (TOW) missiles, AT-4 anti-armor weapon systems, Anti-tank mines, 9 million rounds of small arms ammunition, precision aerial munitions and more (see announcement here). Poland confirmed recent deliveries with updated commitments entailing 60 PT-91 tanks and 50 BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles (see media here).
On April 18, Germany has confirmed the delivery of a Patriot missile system, a second Iris-T SLM SAM system, 2 additional border protection vehicles, 16 additional Mercedes-Benz Zetros trucks (see official page and media here).
On April 17, Slovakia confirmed all 13 MiG-29s pledged in March have been delivered to Ukraine (see media here). Other deliveries of previously pledged commitments confirmed over the past week include 20 M109 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers from Italy (see media), eight Leopard 2A4 tanks from Canada (see tweet), and eight Leopard 2A4 tanks from Norway (see media).
On April 14, the Netherlands announced the details of previously undisclosed military aid to Ukraine. This includes T-72 tanks in collaboration with the United States and the Czech Republic, 196 YPR-765 armored vehicles, Fennek 4x4 vehicles, BvS10 Viking tracked vehicles, and Leopard 1A5 tanks provided in conjunction with Denmark and Germany (see announcement and media here).
On April 13, it was reported that Finland has sent an undisclosed number of 152K89 152mm towed howitzers to Ukraine (see tweet here).
On April 11, during a news conference, Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada announced a donation to Ukraine of 21,000 assault rifles, 38 machine guns and more than 2.4 million rounds of ammunition. These small arms will include M4 carbines, M4 Commandos, M16A4 rifles, M5 carbines, and C8A2 carbines (see tweet and media here).
On April 8, Poland confirmed it would be sending 14 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine (6 less than originally reported). The airworthiness of their airframes is unknown (see media here).
On April 7, media reports confirmed the delivery of an undisclosed number of M1132 Stryker ESV engineer armored vehicles and ALTIUS-600 Loitering Munitions by the United States to Ukraine (see media here).
On April 6, during Ukraine's defense minister's visit, Greece pledged more artillery and small arms ammunition, as well as an additional delivery of BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (see media here). Lithuania also announced a €41 million package which is to include "equipment, new acquisitions, contributions to international funds" (see MoD statement here). Germany has also committed additional supplies to Ukraine, entailing 1 DACHS armored engineering vehicle, 8 Zetros trucks, 8 mobile antenna-mast systems, 8 reconnaissance drones, 23,520 rounds of 40 mm caliber ammunition (see official list here).
On April 5, Poland confirmed a sale of 200 Rosomak 8x8 armored personnel carriers, 54 RAK wheeled self-propelled mortars, and 100 Piorun MANPADS to Ukraine paid for by EU/US funds (see media here).
On April 4, the United States announced a presidential drawdown of $500 million for Ukraine along with $2.1 billion in USAI funds. The drawdown includes HIMARS and Patriot munitions, 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, tank munitions, mortar rounds, TOW missiles, and more. The USAI funds will be used to purchase NASAMS munitions, 9 counter-UAS 30mm gun trucks, 2,300 small arms, artillery rounds, tank ammunition, Javelin anti-armor systems, 122mm GRAD rockets, and more (see statement here).
On April 3, EOS Defense Systems of Australia announced a $80 million USD contract with Ukraine to provide 100 Remote Weapon Systems to be mounted on armored vehicles (see announcement here). Poland has handed over the first several MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine according to the Polish Presidential Office's head of International Policy (see media here). Denmark and Norway have also jointly committed to sending 8,000 additional 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine (see statement here).
March
On March 30, 15 Viktor air defense systems were sent from the Czech Republic to Ukraine as part of the "Gift for Putin" initiative (see initiative here). Germany has also updated its list of military equipment sent to Ukraine, including the confirmed delivery of 18 Leopard 2A6 tanks (four more than originally pledged), 40 Marder infantry fighter vehicles, 2 Bergepanzer 3 armoured recovery vehicles, 2 Wisent mine clearing tanks, and 52 Zetros trucks (see official list here).
On March 29, the defense minister of Croatia stated during a briefing that 14 Mi-8 helicopters would soon be sent to Ukraine (see tweet and media here).
On March 28, Minister Lecornu has stated that France will be handing over a SAMP/T air defense system in the coming weeks as well as increasing production of 155mm ammunition in order the donate 2,000 shells a month (see tweet here).
On March 26, North Macedonia announced it would be transferring 12 Mi-24 helicopters to Ukraine (see media here).
On March 24, Germany transferred three Dachs armored engineering vehicles as well as 70 MG3 machine guns and 30 drone detection systems to Ukraine (see updated list here).
On March 23, Finland announced it will hand over three Leopard 2 armored mine-clearing vehicles to Ukraine. The makes six mine-clearing tanks committed by Finland (see press release here).
On March 21, the United Kingdom confirmed it would be providing Ukraine with armor piercing ammunition containing depleted uranium (see media and government statement here).
On March 20, the United States announced the 34th drawdown of military equipment from DoD inventories for use in Ukraine. This pledge includes ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm artillery rounds, 25mm ammunition, high-speed anti-radiation missiles (HARMs), 81mm and 60mm mortar systems and mortar rounds, AT-4 anti-armor weapon systems, grenade launchers, small arms, mine clearing equipment, riverine patrol boats; and more. These are valued at $350 million (see announcement here). The European Union also pledged 1 million rounds of 155mm ammunition to be delivered by a coalition of 18 member states within the year (see tweet and media here). North Macedonia confirmed the transfer of 4 Su-25 aircraft to Ukraine (see media here). Norway has committed 1 Mamba Counter-Battery Radar System, 2 NM217 Armoured Recovery Vehicles, 2 NM189 Armoured Engineering Vehicles, Scania P92 Trucks, and Scania P113 Trucks.
On March 18, Ukraine confirmed it had received 30 Oncilla Armoured Personnel Carriers from Poland (see media here).
On March 17, Slovakia announced it would be joining Poland in sending 13 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine along with 2 2K12 Sub SA-6 air defense missile systems (see announcement and media here). In return, the United States will send Slovakia 12 Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and 500 AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-surface missiles. Slovakia will only play $340 million for this equipment valued at $1 billion USD (see media here). Belgium has transferred 150 Volvo military trucks to Ukraine and 80 Iveco LMV Lynx armored vehicles (see media here).
On March 16, confirming earlier reports, Poland stated it plans to transfer 4 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in the coming days with 16 more to follow (see media and tweet here). Lithuania has pledged a new military aid package consisting of 155mm munitions, ATVs, and field radios (see statement here). Germany has made new commitments, including 500 SFP9 pistols, 2 hangar tents, 5,000 155-mm artillery shells, 155-mm high-precision ammunition (likely SMART), missiles for MLRS MARS II, 2 forklifts, 25 electric generators, and 4 mobile antennas (see updated list here). Estonia has also approved additional military aid to Ukraine, consisting of semi-automatic rifles, sniper rifles, sights, binoculars, ammunition, patrol boats, and thermal cameras (see tweet and media).
On March 15, following the Ramstein 10 conference, Canada pledged 8,000 rounds of 155mm munitions, 12 surface-to-air missiles, and 1,800 rounds of 105mm munitions to sustain Leopard 1 tanks from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands (see press release here). Denmark announced a $1 billion USD civil, economic, and military fund for Ukraine, as well as a new defense package which includes 5.56 ammunition, 12.7mm heavy machine guns, anti-tank mines, air defense missiles and more (see MoD statement and media). Sweden has committed to sending 10 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine along with 8 Archer howitzers and Robot 57 anti-tank missiles (see media and tweet here). Spain also plans to send 6 Leopard 2 tanks in addition to the 4 pledged last month (see media here).
On March 14, Defense Ministry Ollongren announced during her visit to Odesa that the Netherlands would be providing Ukraine with two Alkmaar-class mine-hunting ships, drone detection radar systems, and M3 bridge and ferrying systems (see official statement and tweet here).
On March 11, Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram of Norway announced a pledge of two NASAMS missile defense systems to Ukraine (see press release here).
On March 10, media outlets reported that Pakistan is willing to transfer 44 T-80UD main battle tanks to Ukraine in exchange for Western financial assistance (see media here).
On March 9, the Defense Minister of Poland confirmed that all 14 pledged Leopard 2A4 tanks have been delivered to Ukraine (see media here).
On March 8, Polish President Andrzej Duda said Poland is willing to supply Ukraine with MiG-29 fighter jets (see interview here). The Defense Minister of Germany confirmed 18 Leopard 2A6 tanks would be arriving in Ukraine by the end of March. Three Leopard 2A6s from Portugal will be in Ukraine within the month as well (see media here). It has also been confirmed that the United States has delivered JDAM-ER kits to convert these unguided bombs to precision munitions able to strike targets up to 72 kilometers away (see more information here). Additionally, Germany has delivered 2 more GEPARD anti-aircraft tanks to Ukraine, bringing the total committed to 34 (see full list here).
On March 3, the United States reported a $400 million security assistance package for Ukraine, consisting of ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm artillery rounds, 105mm artillery rounds, 25mm ammunition, Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges, and more (see the full package here).
On March 1, media reported that Slovakia is considering transferring 10 MiG-29s to Ukraine (see media here).
February
On February 24, the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, President Biden announced $2 billion in USAI funds from the United States to Ukraine. This includes additional HIMARS munitions, Unmanned Aerial Systems, counter-UAS equipment, and critical ammunition (see detailed DoD list here). During Prime Minister Morawiecki's visit to Kyiv, Poland transferred the first three Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine (see tweet here). Sweden confirmed it will also be joining the coalition of countries sending Leopard 2 tanks, and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed previous security commitments in a speech commemorating the war's one-year mark (see speech and PM's tweet here). Canada announced it will be providing 4 additional Leopard 2 tanks (total 8) along with support equipment and ammunition (see official announcement here).
On February 20, President Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv, meeting President Zelenskyy, and the United States announced an additional $460 million in aid, including ammunition for HIMARS and Howitzers, as well as more Javelins, anti-armor systems, and air surveillance radars (See official announcement and factsheet).
On February 18, Prime Minister Sunak of the United Kingdom announced in a speech that the UK would be providing training to Ukrainian fighter pilots as well as "longer range weapons." It is speculated that this will include Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles or delta-wing kamikaze drones (see press release here).
On February 17, French journalist Jean-Dominique Merchet reported that France will provide 25 AMX-10P tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine (see tweet and media here).
On February 15, at the Ramstein-9 conference Sweden's MoD reported that it has received a request from Ukraine for Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets and would be considering this possibility (see media here). The AMX-10RC light tanks committed by France in early January are also confirmed to be in transit to Ukraine.
On February 14, Germany announced plans to set up its own production lines for GEPARD anti-aircraft tank ammunition to supply the 32 units currently in Ukraine (see video of announcement here). Greece has transferred 20 of the 40 BMP-1 armored vehicles committed last summer but has confirmed it will not be providing Leopard 2 tanks (see media here). Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram of Norway has verified his country's pledge of 8 Leopard 2 tanks and 4 support vehicles (see official page here).
On February 11, Montenegro announced the previously undisclosed details of its military aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict. Total contributions entail 7000 MREs, 500 helmets, 300 body armor kits, 600 armor plates, 60mm and 82mm mortars, Soviet-era Strela-2M MANPADS, 216 Strela-2M MANPADS, 759 57mm anti-aircraft rounds, 8,000 76mm shells, 2.3 million 7.62mm rounds, and helicopter spare parts. This assistance comprises 11% ($10 million euros) of the country's military budget (see media here).
On February 8, media reported that the Defense Secretary Wallace of the United Kingdom was told by Prime Minister Sunak to investigate possibilities for sending fighter jets to Ukraine. This comes after Zelenskyy emphasized the need for jets in his speech to the UK Parliament. Former PM Boris Johnson encouraged the commitment of fighter jets on Twitter (see media and tweet here). Germany also committed 2 additional Gepard anti-aircraft tanks and 6000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine, bringing the total number sent to 32 (see official list).
On February 7, Denmark and the Netherlands announced they will be joining Germany in its initiative to send at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine (see tweet and media here).
On February 3, the United States released its most recent security assistance package to Ukraine valued at $425 million. This includes Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDBs), 181 MRAP vehicles, 250 Javelin anti-armor systems, artillery rounds, 190 heavy machine guns and more. Additionally, $1.75 billion was given in USAI funds and will be used to purchase HAWK air defense units, anti-aircraft guns, radar systems, rockets, Puma drones, mortar rounds, and other munitions (see full list here). Although the GLSDBs have a range of 93 miles, Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov says they will not be used to strike targets inside of Russia (see tweet). For a list of all U.S. contributions to date (see here). Germany also announced they plan to send at least 100 Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine (see MoD press release and media here). These older tanks are in storage and will have to be refurbished.
On February 1, emerging reports state that Denmark plans to provide Ukraine with 20 refurbished Leopard 1A5 tanks which are armed with 105mm guns (see media).
January
On January 31, during a press conference with French Defense Minister Lecornu and Ukraine’s Reznikov, France pledged 12 additional CAESAR truck-mounted howitzers (see conference recording). While Biden has recently said “no” to F-16s for Ukraine, Macron has said nothing is excluded when it comes to arms to Ukraine. Spain has joined other European countries in sending 6 Leopard 2A4 tanks (see media). Minister of Defense Margarita Robles has also said Spain will also contribute 20 M113 armored personnel carriers as part of their military assistance (see media).
On Friday, January 27, Poland announced plans to send 30 PT-91 Twardy tanks to Ukraine, along with 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks and 16 additional T-72s (see President Duda's announcement and tweet from Zelenskyy). Canada has also joined the group of countries sending Leopard 2A4s and has promised to to send four tanks (see press release). Norway has committed to sending 8 Leopard 2A4s and Portugal will send 4 Leopard 2A6 tanks (see media and report here). This culminates in a total of 135 main battle tanks that will be sent to Ukraine over the coming months. International dialogue regarding sending fighter jets to Ukraine is growing, and the chairman of the French defense committee stated that France could potentially be prepared to provide Ukraine with Dassault Mirage jets (see media).
On Wednesday, January 25, following weeks of debate and earlier reports on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, the United States officially announced a commitment of 31 M1A2 Abrams tanks in conjunction with German Chancellor Scholz's decision to send 14 Leopard 2A6 tanks to Ukraine (see U.S. statement Biden's speech). Senior U.S. administration officials stated that these Abrams tanks will be procured through Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funding. The U.S. transfer is valued at $400 million and will include 8 M88 recovery vehicles and 122mm munitions. Germany had previously stated that they would not send Leopard 2 tanks unless the United States gave Abrams to Ukraine first (see earlier reports here). Germany also approved the transfer of Leopard 2 tanks in response to previous requests from other European countries including Finland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, and Spain (see German statement and Scholz's tweet).
On Tuesday, January 24, the United States announced the increased production of 155mm howitzer shells needed by Ukraine to 90,000 a month (see media). Poland has submitted a formal request to transfer Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine (see tweet from Poland's defense minister and media here).
As of Monday, January 23, France is considering the possibility of sending Leclerc main battle tanks, however no decision has been made (see media here).
On Saturday, January 21, Portugal transferred 14 M113 Armored Personnel Carriers to Ukraine along with eight high-powered generators (see media here).
On Friday, January 20, Finland promised $434 million in security assistance. Details were intentionally undisclosed but the contribution will reportedly contain howitzers (see government press release and tweet from the defense minister here). Additionally, Foreign Minister Hoekstra of the Netherlands has expressed willingness to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine (see media here).
On Thursday, January 19, the United States announced a new $2.5 billion security assistance package for Ukraine. This includes eight Avenger air defense systems, 59 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, and 90 Stryker Armored Personnel Carriers along with numerous other contributions (see full description of the U.S. package here). Nine countries have signed a joint statement, the Tallinn Pledge, in support of Ukraine (find the statement with list of commitments here). The signatories include Denmark which plans to send 19 155mm Caesar Howitzers to Ukraine (See statement here). Lithuania has pledged two Mi-8 helicopters, L-70 anti-aircraft guns, and ammunition (see tweet and ministry of defense statement here). Estonia has given Ukraine all 60 of its 155mm FH-70 and 122mm D-30 howitzers, ammunition, and grenade launchers (see Prime Minister's tweet and details here). Latvia has pledged two Mi-7 helicopters, Stinger MANPADS, and UAVs (see tweet here). Poland will provide dozens of S-60 anti-aircraft guns and KRAB howitzers. Separately, Sweden has promised 50 CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles, NLAW anti-tank weapons, and mine clearing equipment (see government statement here).
On Wednesday, January 18, Defense Minister Anand announced Canada would be sending 200 Senator armored personnel carriers to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv. This commitment is valued at $90 million (see statement here).
On Tuesday, January 17, during a meeting in the White House between President Biden and Prime Minister Rutte, the Netherlands committed two Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine. This will be the third Patriot system that has been sent to Ukraine (see media and tweet from Zelenskyy here).
On Monday, January 16, United Kingdom Defense Secretary Wallace detailed the latest package of military aid to Ukraine in a statement to Parliament. Additions include: 100 armored vehicles including Bulldog armored personnel carriers, 100,000 artillery rounds, minefield breaching and bridging capabilities (£28 million) and £20 million in drone technology (see statement here).
On Saturday, January 14, United Kingdom Prime Minister Sunak committed 14 Challenger 2 tanks and 30 AS90 self-propelled artillery weapons to the defense of Ukraine after a call with President Zelenskyy (see official statement here and earlier media reports from Jan 11).
On Thursday, January 12, President Niinisto of Finland stated to reporters that Finland would provide a limited number of Leopard 2 tanks in conjunction with an international coalition (see media here).
On Wednesday, January 11, President Nausèda of Lithuania and President Duda of Poland met with President Zelenskyy to reaffirm their commitment to the defense of Ukraine. Lithuania plans to supply Bofors L70 anti-aircraft guns and Poland has requested to transfer a company of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine (see tweet from the Lithuanian embassy and tweet and media on Leopard 2 tanks).
On Tuesday, January 10, Foreign Minister Tobias Billström confirmed during a press conference that Sweden will be providing 12 155mm Archer Howitzers to Ukraine (see information from the media and the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine here). The same day, Defense Minister Anita Anand publicized that Canada will be supplying Ukrainian armed forces with a NASAMS missile defense system and necessary munitions. This equipment is valued at $406 million USD and comes as part of the $500 million Prime Minister Trudeau committed on November 14, 2022 (see official news release).
On Friday, January 6, the United States announced an additional $3.075 billion in military aid to include 50 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles with 500 TOW anti-tank missiles and 250,000 rounds of 25mm ammunition; 100 M113 Armored Personnel Carriers; 18 155mm self-propelled Howitzers; and other equipment (see official press release and updated factsheet).
On Thursday, January 5, after a phone call between President Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Germany pledged 40 Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles and a Patriot missile defense battery to the Ukrainian war effort (see White House statement and Ministry of Defense press release).
On Wednesday, January 4, French President Emmanuel Macron said after a call with President Zelenskyy that he planned to commit light tanks to Ukraine which media reports later clarified to include AMX-10 RCs and Bastion Armored Personnel Carriers (see Macron's tweet and media).
2022
December
On Wednesday, December 21, upon the visit of Ukraine's president Zelenskyy to Washington DC, the United States announced an additional $1.85 billion in military aid to include for the first time one Patriot air defense battery, as well as ammunition for HIMARS, 155mm artillery rounds, and other equipment (see official press release and updated factsheet). Note: We are reviewing recent news reports about the potential transfer of MiGs from Slovakia and tanks from Morocco, but have not seen official confirmations of firm commitments that these will occur, and therefore have not fully incorporated them into this resource page.
On Friday, December 9, the United States announced an additional $275 million in military aid to include HIMARS, 155mm artillery rounds NASAMs, and other equipment (see official press release and updated factsheet).
November
On Wednesday, November 30, Slovakia transferred 30 IFW BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine (see official source).
On Sunday, November 27, the United Kingdom provided Ukraine with Brimstone 2 missiles (see official media release). Luxembourg has delivered Czech-made Primoco One 150 drones to Ukraine (see media).
On Wednesday, November 23, the United States announced an additional $400 million in military aid to include NASAMs, HIMARS, artillery and mortars rounds, 250 vehicles, 20 million rounds of small arms ammunition (see official press release and updated factsheet (Defense) factsheet (State)).
On Saturday, November 19, the United Kingdom announced a £50 million package of defence aid comprised of 125 anti-aircraft guns and technology to counter drones. It follows more than 1,000 new anti-air missiles announced earlier in the month (see official press release).
On Wednesday, November 16, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a press briefing following a Defense Contact Group meeting that Sweden announced a $287 million package of assistance including an air defense system;. Spain promised two more HAWK launchers and missiles; Canada "is stepping up with its largest -- with its latest tranche of $500 million in assistance, and Canada remains one of the lead donors of winter gear;" Germany advanced air defense, artillery and MLRS ammunition; Greece announced donation of 155 millimeter ammunition; and Poland committed additional artillery and tank ammunition, as well as short-range air defense capabilities (see official transcript).
On Monday, November 14, Lithuania confirmed it had recently delivered 12 M113s, amongst 62 total thus far (see tweet and media).
On Thursday, November 10, the United States announced the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $400 million. This package includes missiles for HAWK air defense systems; four Avenger air defense systems, and Stinger missiles; additional ammunition for HIMARS; 21,000 155mm artillery rounds; 500 precision-guided 155mm artillery rounds; 10,000 120mm mortar rounds; 100 HMMWVs; 400 grenade launchers; small arms, optics, and more than 20,000,000 rounds of small arms ammunition; demolition equipment for obstacle clearing (see official release).
On Friday, November 4, the United States announced approximately $400 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine. This package includes funding to refurbish HAWK air defense missiles for inclusion in future Presidential Drawdown packages; 45 Refurbished T-72B Tanks with advanced optics, communications, and armor packages; 1,100 Phoenix Ghost Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems; 40 Armored Riverine Boats; funding to refurbish 250 M1117 Armored Security Vehicles; and tactical secure communications systems and surveillance systems. (see official release). Part of this U.S. package includes a joint funding by the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and the United States for 90 T-72 tanks to Ukraine. The Netherlands will contribute 45 million to the tank supply (see official release and media release).
October
On Saturday October 29, Lithuania repaired two more PzH2000 howitzers and delivered them to Ukraine. Repair of damaged howitzers continues in Lithuania, with two more currently being delivered to it. At least twelve of them will be repaired in Lithuania in total (see official source). Note: we do not regularly report on these developments, but are doing so as an illustrative example of the arms supply to Ukraine.
On Friday, October 28, the United States announced the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $275 million to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs. It includes additional ammunition for HIMARS; 500 precision-guided 155mm artillery rounds; 2,000 155mm rounds of RAAM Systems; more than 1,300 anti-armor systems; 125 HMMWVs; small arms and more than 2,750,000 rounds of small arms ammunition; and four satellite communications antennas (see official release). Poland delivered its first sets of Bayraktar drones to the Mirosławiec Base (see official release).
On Thursday, October 27, Spain announced that it will provide Hawk systems to Ukraine (see official media source). The United States released a factsheet detailing efforts to prevent illicit trafficking of weapons provided to Ukraine (see factsheet).
On Wednesday, October 26, Germany delivered 2 more multiple rocket launchers MARS II with ammunition (new total of 5), 4 self-propelled howitzers Panzerhaubitze 2000 (joint project with the Netherlands) (new total of 14), 2 unmanned surface vessels (see official release).
On Wednesday, October 19, Poland delivered 3 Krab squadrons, i.e. 54 cannon-howitzers to Ukraine (see media source). Italy announced new aid package for Ukraine (see media source).
On Tuesday, October 18, Germany delivered heavy and medium bridge systems, 167,000 rounds of ammunition for fire arms, and 5 more armored recovery vehicles in addition to the 5 already delivered (see official release).
On Monday, October 17, the European Union authorized 500 million euro in arms funds and the training of 15,000 Ukrainian troops (see official release).
On Friday, October 14, the United States announced the authorization of $725 million in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine including additional ammunition for HIMARS; 23,000 155mm artillery rounds; 500 precision-guided 155mm artillery rounds; 5,000 155mm rounds of RAAM Systems; 5,000 anti-tank weapons; HARMs; More than 200 HMMWVs; Small arms and more than 2,000,000 rounds of small arms ammunition; and medical supplies (see official release).
On Thursday, October 13, Spain announced it will provide four HAWK launchers to strengthen Ukraine's air defense (see media). The United Kingdom authorized the supply of AMRAAM anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine (see official release). Portugal will send six Kamov firefighting helicopters to Ukraine (see media). Estonia approved a new military aid package to Ukraine which will include winter gear, equipment and ammunition (see official source).
On Wednesday, October 12, Slovakia announced that it will produce 16 Zuzana 2 (155mm calibre) self-propelled howitzers for Ukraine. The cost of their manufacture – €92 million – will be financed in equal proportions by Germany, Norway, and Denmark (see media source). Additionally, Norway intends to spend up to NOK 210 million of the money that is being donated to the British-led "International Fund for Ukraine" in order to purchase approximately 17,000 grenades in 122mm and 152mm caliber for Ukraine. Canada announced an additional $47 million in new military aid for Ukraine, including approximately 500,000 pieces of winter clothing, M777 Howitzer shells, Wescam MX-15D UAV sensors, and satellite communication devices (see press interview and official release).
On Tuesday, October 11, Germany delivered the first of four IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine (see media source).
On Friday, October 7, France announced $98 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine (see media).
On Thursday, October 6, Finland approved its 9th military assistance package to Ukraine (see official release).
On Tuesday, October 4, the United States announced $625 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine, including 4 HIMARS and ammunition, and more than 30 howitzers (see official release and updated factsheet).
September
On Wednesday, September 28, the United States announced $1.1 billion in additional security assistance to Ukraine including 18 HIMARs and ammunitions (see official release and updated factsheet). Also, the first meeting of National Armaments Directors met in Brussels under the auspices of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in order to " increase production of capabilities critical to Ukraine’s long-term defense" (see readout and media).
On Monday, September 26, Lithuanian 50 M113 armored vehicles reached Ukraine (see official news story).
On Monday, September 19, Slovenian Prime Minister Golob and German Chancellor Scholz agreed to a joint action to deliver 28 Slovenian M-55S tanks to Ukraine. In return, Slovenia will obtain 40 German military transport vehicles and other equipment (see official news).
On Saturday, September 17, the Belgian Defense Minister announced that Belgium will send heavy machine guns, ammunition, and other equipment from Belgian arms manufacturer FN Herstal including non-lethal equipment for the winter, helmets, spare provisions and night vision equipment (see media).
On Thursday, September 15, the United States announced $600 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine including HIMARs ammunitions and 105 mm artillery rounds (see official release and updated factsheet).
On Thursday, September 8, the United States announced $675 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine including HIMARs, 105 mm Howitzers, HARM missiles, 1.5 million rounds of small arms ammunition, and more, plus its request to Congress for an additional $2.2 billion in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) for assistance to Ukraine and 17 other nearby countries (see official press release [Defense] and statement [State]). Norway announced it will donate approximately 160 Hellfire missiles and other military support (see official news story).
On Wednesday, September 7, Lithuania sent 105-mm howitzers from its reserve to Ukraine (see official source).
On Thursday, September 1, Finland said it would provide more defense materials, to be its eighth delivery, but did not provide any additional specifics (see official release).
August
On Wednesday, August 24, the United States announced $2.98 billion in additional security assistance to Ukraine including National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) and ammunition, 155mm and 120mm Howitzer ammunition, unmanned aerial systems and more (see official press release).
On Friday, August 19, the United States announced $775 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine including more HIMARS, 105mm Howitzers and artillery ammunition, Javelin and other missiles, and Humvees (see official source).
On Tuesday, August 16, Latvia clarified that it had deliver six 155mm self-propelled Howitzers in accordance with a July 28 decision, and had on August 15 announced the delivery of four helicopters - two Mi-17 and two Mi-2 to Ukraine. (see official source)
On Thursday August 11, the United Kingdom pledged to give Ukraine more MLRS and a "significant number" of precision guided M31A1 missiles (see official source).
On Monday August 8, the United States announced $1 billion in additional security assistance to Ukraine including more ammunition for HIMARS and 155mm artillery ammunition (see official press release).
On Thursday, August 4, Japan sent civilian vans and UAVs to Ukraine (see official press release).
On Monday August 1, the United States announced $550 million in additional aid to Ukraine including additional ammunition (see US Department of Defense).
July
On Friday July 29, Germany announced the donation of 16 Biber bridge-layer tanks to Ukraine on top of the recent howitzer announcement (see media). North Macedonia announced they would send soviet-era tanks of an unknown quantity to Ukraine (see media).
On Wednesday July 27, Germany announced a sale of 100 tank howitzers to Ukraine, reportedly worth 1.7 billion euros (see news).
On Friday, July 22, the United States announced $270 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine (see US Department of Defense news, factsheet).
On Thursday July 21, the United Kingdom announced they would send 50,000 artillery shells, artillery guns, drones, and more anti-tank weapons to Ukraine numbering the hundreds (see UK government resource). Lithuania announced it would send M113 and M577 armored personnel carriers and ammunition to Ukraine (see media source).
On Wednesday July 20, the United States announced four more additional HIMARS would be sent to Ukraine, totalling 16 HIMARS sent to Ukraine by the United States (see US Department of Defense news).
On Monday July 18, the European Union announced an additional 500 million euros in military aid to Ukraine (see media source).
On Monday July 11, Netherlands Prime Minister stated they would provide “heavy weapons, armored vehicles and self-propelled howitzers” to Ukraine (see news).
On Friday July 8, the United States announced $400 million in aid to Ukraine. This drawdown package included four additional HIMARS, precision artillery rounds, 126 155mm Howitzers, 20 Mi-17 helicopters, and numerous other munitions, systems, and other materials (see Department of Defense factsheet, news, and press release).
On Monday July 4, upon a visit to Kyiv, Australia’s Prime Minister announced they would pledge $68 million to Ukraine, which would include drones and 34 armored vehicles (see media source).
On Friday July 1, the United States announced an additional $820 million to Ukraine. This aid is set to include HIMARS ammunition, two Surface-to-air Missile Systems (NASAMS), four counter-artillery radar systems, as well as 155m artillery ammunition (see US Department of Defense press release).
June
On Thursday June 30, Sweden announced they would send additional anti-tank weapons as well as machine guns valued at $49 million (see media source). Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced at the NATO summit in Madrid Canada would send thirty-nine armoured combat support vehicles (ACSVs) (see media source).
On Wednesday June 29, the United Kingdom and Norway announced a joint donation of initially three MLRS long-range rocket artillery (see Norwegian government statement).
On Wednesday June 29, the United Kingdom announced an additional $1.2 billion to Ukraine to support defense including air defense systems and other defense equipment and technology (see media source).
On Thursday June 23, US President Joe Biden authorized an additional $450 million drawdown to Ukraine (See U.S. Department of Defense news).
On Monday June 20, Australia announced it would send four 14 M113AS4 Armored Personnel Carriers to Ukraine (see media source).
On Thursday June 16, French President Macron announced France would send six more Caesar long-range self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine (see media source).
On Wednesday June 15, more than 50 countries pledged more military aid to Ukraine at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group according to the U.S. Secretary of Defense (See U.S. Defense Department news). The United States announced a $1 billion security assistance package to include multiple launch rocket system munitions, 18 more 155 mm M777 towed howitzers and the tactical vehicles to tow them, and 36,000 rounds of 155 mm ammunition. (See Defense Department announcement.) Germany’s Minister of Defense announced a transfer of three M270 Mittleres Artillerie Raketen System (MARS) launchers and GMLRS ammunition from Bundeswehr stocks to Ukraine. (See joint statement from United States, Germany, and United Kingdom)
On Wednesday June 8, Norway announced that they have donated 22 M109 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers. Alongside this, Norway included other relevant materials such as gear, parts, ammunition with the howitzers (See official government press release). Poland announced they will sell Ukraine three Krab 155m self-propelled howitzer squadrons reportedly worth $700M (See English and Polish Media).
On Monday June 6, the United Kingdom announced that they will send M270 multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukraine. The exact number remains unknown, however, the BBC reports that there will be three of these systems (See BBC).
On Thursday June 2, Slovakia indicated a commercial deal with Ukraine to send eight self-propelled Zuzana 2 howitzers. This announcement was made by the Defense Ministry (See media source).
On Wednesday June 1, the United States Department of Defense authorized a Presidential Drawdown of military assistance worth $700 million, making the total value of US military assistance to Ukraine $5.3 billion since the start of the Biden Administration. Notable weapons in this package include; High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and ammunition, five counter-artillery radars, two air surveillance radars, four Mi-17 helicopters and more. (See Department of Defense resource). German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, additionally promised an air defense system as well as a tracking radar system to Ukraine from Germany (See New York Times and German resource).
May
On Tuesday May 31, United States President Biden said in a New York Times op-ed "I’ve decided that we will provide the Ukrainians with more advanced rocket systems and munitions that will enable them to more precisely strike key targets on the battlefield in Ukraine.... We will continue providing Ukraine with advanced weaponry, including Javelin anti-tank missiles, Stinger antiaircraft missiles, powerful artillery and precision rocket systems, radars, unmanned aerial vehicles, Mi-17 helicopters and ammunition," with indications that the "advanced" weaponry would include multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) that Ukraine had agreed not to use to strike into Russia. (See New York Times and other media.) Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor, announced that Germany “will provide Greece with German infantry fighting vehicles," with the presumption that older Greek military vehicles would be transferred to Ukraine. Soviet-style BMP IFVs are one of the reported Greek weapons that would be transferred to Ukraine. (See media source.)
On Tuesday, May 24, Canada's Defense Minister indicated that it will donate 20,000 155mm artillery shells. (See official government resource page and media.)
On Monday, May 23, during a press conference after the second Contact Group meeting, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said "I'm especially grateful to Denmark, which announced today that it will provide a Harpoon launcher and missiles to help Ukraine defend its coast. I’d also like to thank the Czech Republic for its substantial support, including a recent donation of attack helicopters, tanks and rocket systems. And today, several countries announced new donations of critically needed artillery systems and ammunition, including Italy, Greece, Norway and Poland." (See transcript and Defense Dept news.) Media reports indicate the attack helicopters from the Czech Republic were Soviet-designed Mi-24s (see Wall Street Journal and Air Recognition). The European Union adopted two measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF) to create a "fourth tranche [that] will add €500 million to the resources already mobilised under the EPF for Ukraine, thereby bringing the total amount to €2 billion." (See EU press release.)
On Saturday, May 21, United States President Joe Biden sign the $40 billion Ukraine supplemental appropriations act into law. (See White House notice and official legislation.)
On Thursday, May 19, the United States announced an additional $100 million drawdown for Howitzers and counter-artillery radar. (See Defense Department statement.) Australia announced an additional AUD$60.9 million in new support for Ukraine including 14 M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers and a further 20 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles. (See Defense Minister Dutton's website.)
On Monday, May 9, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 into law, giving him abilities to lend equipment to Ukraine (See White House note, remarks, and Defense Department factsheet on all security assistance as of May 10.)
On Sunday, May 8, The Canadian Prime Minister announced that the additional $500 million for further military aid to Ukraine announced "has begun to roll out" (See official government resource page.)
On Friday, May 6, the United States announced another $150 million drawdown for assistance, including 25,000 155 mm artillery rounds, 3 counter-artillery radars, and other spare parts and field equipment. (See official President statement and Pentagon statement.)
On Monday, May 2, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced £300 million in new aid including radars, heavy lift drones, and thousands of night vision devices. (See official transcript.)
April
On Thursday, April 28, U.S. President Joe Biden asked Congress for an additional $33 billion for Ukraine-related efforts, including $5 billion in additional drawdown authority, $6 billion for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, and $4 billion for the State Department’s Foreign Military Financing program. (See White House factsheet.)
On Tuesday, April 26, more than three dozen countries met in at Ramstein air base in Germany to discuss Ukraine, with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin thanking Germany for committing to send 50 Cheetah anti-aircraft systems and Canada eight armored vehicles. (See U.S. Defense Dept official transcript.) Australia announced they would send six M777 155mm howitzers to Ukraine (see news).
On Monday, April 25, Poland announced that it had delivered tanks to Ukraine (see media) that later stories indicated was 200+ T-72 tanks, plus previously included infantry fighting vehicles and missiles for MiGs. (See media.) The United Kingdom announced it would send additional anti-aircraft capabilities (See U.S. Defense Dept official transcript and media and additional media)
On Sunday, April 24, the United States Secretary of State declared an emergency need to sell $165 million in ammunition via the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, bypassing Congressional review. (See official notification.)
On Friday, April 22, Canada announced that it had delivered M777 howitzers and associated ammunition, with commitments since January 2022 of more than $118CAD million (see official release). In a media interview. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that France provided MILAN anti-tank guided missile systems and CAESAR artillery howitzers. (See media.) Media reported that Slovenia would deliver T-42 tanks to Ukraine in exchange for Germany to give Slovenia Marder and Fuchs tanks. (See media.)
On Thursday, April 21, the United States authorized another $800 million in security assistance, including seventy-two (72) 155mm Howitzers and 144,000 artillery rounds. This brings US military assistance to Ukraine to more than $4 bllion, $3.4 billion of which has been committed since the invasion. (See official release.)
On Wednesday, April 20, Norway announced it would donate 100 Mistral air defense missiles (See official story.)
On Wednesday, April 13, the United States authorized an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine. This brings US military assistance to Ukraine to more than $3 billion. (See official press statement and release.)
On Friday, April 8, Slovakia announced that is has provided Ukraine with its S-300 air defense system after preliminary agreeing to do so if a replacement system was secured. (See media and Prime Minister of Slovakia tweet.) The United Kingdom announced an additional £100 million in aid to include more than 800 NLAW anti-tank missiles, Javelin anti-tank systems, loitering munitions, Starstreak air defence systems, and additional non-lethal aid. (See official news story.)
On Tuesday, April 5, the Czech Republic became the first country to send tanks to Ukraine, including T-72 tanks and armored personnel carriers. (See media.) The United States announced an additional $100 million for anti-armor systems to Ukraine. This additional security assistance under the Biden administration brings the U.S. security commitment to Ukraine to more than $2.4 billion. (See official press statement.)
On Friday, April 1, the DoD announced it will provide up to $300 million in security assistance to Ukraine, including Laser-guided rocket systems, Switchblade, Puma, and Counter-Unmannered Aerial systems, and more capabilities. (See release.)
Media reported that the United States would facilitate the transfer of Soviet-made tanks to Ukraine, as an intermediary for unnamed countries. Germany also approved the sale of dozens of infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) formerly belonging to East Germany to Ukraine, according to media.
March
On Thursday, March 31, the Norwegian government announced its delivery of 2,000 M72 light anti-armor weapons to Ukraine following an earlier shipment of the same weapons. (See official website.)
On Wednesday, March 30, President Biden informed President Zelenskyy of the United States' intent to provide $500 million in direct budgetary aid that media reported the Ukrainian government could use for military purposes. (See official readout). In an interview with NPR, Sen. Bob Casey revealed that "another 2,000 [Javelins] are on the way" to Ukraine along with 800 Stingers; this follows an earlier delivery of 2,600 Javelin and 600 Stinger missiles.
On Saturday, March 26, the United States announced its intent to provide $100 million in civilian security assistance, including armored vehicles and field gear. (See official press release.)
On Thursday, March 24, Boris Johnson announced the United Kingdom will provide a package of 6,000 missiles, including anti-tank and high explosive weapons, and £25 million in financial backing for the Ukrainian military. (See official press release.) Sweden also announced it will send an additional shipment of 5,000 AT4 anti-tank weapons. (See local media.)
On Thursday, March 17, in a joint news conference with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Slovakia Minister of Defense Jaroslav Nad', the Minister preliminarily agreed to send S-300 strategic air defense systems to Ukraine on the condition Western allies provide Slovakia with a "proper replacement" to avoid a "security gap" within NATO. (See joint news conference video.)
On Wednesday, March 16, following an address by Ukraine's president to the United States Congress, President Biden promised $800 million in additional weapons, including 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems; 2,000 Javelin, 1,000 light anti-armor weapons, and 6,000 AT-4 anti-armor systems, as well as restated previously supplied five Mi-17 helicopters and 70 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs). (White House factsheet). Media indicated that the transfers would also include Switchblade drones.
On Monday, March 14, Irish Minister for Defence Simon Coveney approved to provide 10 tonnes of ready-to-eat meals (MRE), 200 units of body armor, medical supplies, fuel, and other non-lethal aid in line with Ireland's policy of military non-alignment. (See official press release and local media.)
On Saturday, March 12, the United States approved another $200 million in arms transfers, reported to include Javelin antitank missiles and Stinger antiaircraft missiles. (White House notification and media.)
On Wednesday, March 9, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said the United States will not send fighter jets to Ukraine.
On Tuesday, March 8, Poland offered to donate its MiG jets to the United States, for it to transfer them to Ukraine. (Poland's official website and media). Feasibility and timing of this plan unclear, with indications that the Pentagon did not see as feasible (Pentagon statement). Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Hayashi Yoshimasa, signed a grant to provide Ukraine with bulletproof vests, helmets, and other non-lethal military aid. (See official press release.)
On Monday, March 7, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to President Biden encouraging the United States to facilitate European countries transferring fighter aircraft to Ukraine. (A day earlier, U.S. officials indicated their support for Poland to do so, according to media interviews.)
On March 6, Antony Blinken stated that the United States has given “the green light” to Poland to send fighter jets to Ukraine, according to a media interview. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said that discussions regarding the possibility of the United States providing fighter jets to Poland and other NATO allies are still ongoing, according to media.
On Saturday, March 5, Ukraine's President Zelinsky met with member of the U.S. Congress via Zoom and asked for additional fighter jets and a no-fly zone, according to media.
On March 3, according to media, Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said the Netherlands will no longer publicly share specific details about arms deliveries to Ukraine. The United Kingdom's House of Commons Library published a report detailing military assistance to Ukraine from many countries. Canada announced its intent to provide 4500 M72 rocket launchers and up to 7500 hand grenades, as well as $1 million dollars for the purchase of commercial satellite high resolution and modern imagery, according to an official news release. The Czech Republic also authorized the transfer of 20 light machine guns, 132 assault rifles, 70 submachine guns, 108,000 bullets, 1,000 tactical gloves, all worth 17 million crowns ($756,084) (see resolution 160 on the Czech Government website).
On March 2, Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov posted on Facebook that "New bayraktars have already arrived in Ukraine and are on combat duty. There will be more stingers and javelins." Spain also announced it will send a shipment of 1,370 anti-tank grenade launchers, 700,000 rifle and machine-gun rounds, and light machine guns directly to Ukraine (see media.)
On March 1, Australia said "it will provide around $70 million in lethal military assistance to support the defence of Ukraine, including missiles and weapons." (Approx $50 million, see official press release, and related media.) New statements from multiple officials drew into question whether EU countries will be providing fighter jets to Ukraine. (See NATO/Poland statement, and media reporting.) At a House Armed Services Committee hearing in the United States, officials confirmed that Stinger missiles and many other U.S. weapons had been delivered since September (see video, approx 41 minute mark). In early March, Ukraine also received a shipment of Turkish-made Bakar Bayraktar TB2 armed drones according to a Facebook post made by Ukraine’s Minster of Defense.
February
On February 28, Finland said it would deliver 2,500 assault rifles, 150,000 cartridges for the attack rifles, 1,500 single-shot anti-tank weapons and 70,000 combat ration packages. (Ministry of Defense press release.) Norway decided to donate up to 2,000 M72 anti-tank weapons. (Government press release.) Media reported that the Italian cabinet recommended the transfer of military equipment to Ukraine, pending Parliamentary approval, reported to include Stinger surface-to-air missiles, anti-tank weapons, heavy machine guns, MG-type light machine guns and counter-IED systems. Croatia will send rifles and machine guns, plus protective equipment sufficient for four brigades valued at 124 million kuna (€16.5 million), said Defence Minister Mario Banožić. (Government tweet, see also media.) Canada committed another 25 million in undefined military aid ($20 million USD, Canadian government.) Deputy Prime Minister François Bausch also announced Luxembourg will provide Ukraine with lethal and non-lethal equipment including 100 NLAW (Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon), Jeep Wrangler 4x4 vehicles, 15 military tents, as well as logistical and financial support. (See official press release.) The North Macedonian government also announced its decision to donate unspecified military equipment to Ukraine (see media).
On Sunday, February 27, the European Union said it would "purchase and delivery" weapons to Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said this will be done via the European Peace Facility for € 500 million and include "...arms and even fighter jets. We are not talking just about ammunition; we are providing the most important arms to go to war. Minister Kuleba has been asking us that they need the type of fighter jets that the Ukrainian army is able to operate. We know what kind of planes and some Member States have these kinds of planes." (EU statements and transcripts.) According to media reports, Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo indicated it would send an additional 3,000 automatic rifles and 200 anti-tank weapons (on top of 2000 machine guns announced a day earlier). According to media, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that Denmark will donate 2,700 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine. It will also return parts for 300 Stinger missiles to the United States for possible future donation to Ukraine (see additional media). Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said her country will send 5,000 anti-tank weapons, helmets and body shields, plus 135,000 field rations. (See official government tweet and other media.) Norway decided to send 1,500 bulletproof vests, 5,000 helmets and other equipment (which appears to have been delivered February 28, Government press release, media.)The government of Greece delivered portable rocket launchers, ammunition, and Kalashnikov rifles according to local media. (See Minister of Defence tweet). According to local media, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala announced an additional 400 million koruna ($18.23 million) of "not light weapons" including 160 shoulder-fired MANPADS systems (probably 9K32 Strela-2) with equipment (total price 38.5 million crows), and the rest is unknown (see Prime Minister's tweet and resolution 137 on the Czech Government website); this follows an earlier shipment of 4,000 mortars, 30,000 pistols, 7,000 assault rifles, 3,000 machine guns, a number of sniper rifles, and one million bullets worth 188 million koruna ($8.6 million). In addition, the Spanish government has sent 20 tons of medical supplies, defensive, and personal protective equipment composing of helmets, flak jackets, and NBC (nuclear-biological-chemical) protection waistcoats to a Polish airport close to the Ukrainian border. (See official Spanish government website and tweet.) In a tweet, Portugal said it would provide “military equipment such as vests, helmets, night vision goggles, grenades and ammunition, portable radios, analogue repeaters, and G3 automatic rifles, as well as hospital support” (see also media). In a press statement, Government spokesperson Dan Cărbunaru announced that Romania would send €3 million consisting of fuel, bulletproof vests, helmets, ammunition, military equipment, and medical treatment.
On Saturday, February 26, Germany indicated it would send lethal military aid to Ukraine. This includes 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger anti-aircraft defense systems; plus permission from Germany for the Netherlands to send 400 rocket-propelled grenade launchers and Estonia nine howitzers. (See official tweet, and media reports.) Separately, it was announced that the Netherlands agreed to send 200 Stinger missiles, and 50 Panzerfaust 3 anti-tank weapons (see media, official letter). In a tweet, Belgium's Prime Minister said his country would supply 2000 machines guns. According to media reports, France's President Emmanuel Macron indicated that his country would “deliver additional defense equipment to the Ukrainian authorities as well as fuel support” without given specific weapon details. Denmark's armed forces indicated that trucks had left the day prior to deliver 2000 protective vests and related equipment.
On Friday, February 25, U.S. President Joe Biden authorized $350 million in security assistance for Ukraine. (White House memorandum.) A press statement from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on February 26 indicated "This brings the total security assistance the United States has committed to Ukraine over the past year to more than $1 billion." A Department of Defense statement indicated it would include "anti-armor, small arms and various munitions, body armor, and related equipment in support of Ukraine’s front-line defenders facing down Russia’s unprovoked attack." Media later reported this will also include Stinger anti-aricraft missiles.
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, which it called a "special military operation."
On Wednesday, February 23, a second shipment of Canadian military aid was received in Ukraine.
On Tuesday, February 22, Latvia was scheduled to deliver Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine after a Latvian foreign ministry spokesperson informed Reuters the evening of Monday February 21. Media reported that Belgium had thus far refused requests for helmets and other supplies.
On Monday, February 21, Defence Minister Matej Tonin revealed that Slovenia had delivered an undisclosed amount of Kalashnikov rifles, helmets, and ammunition to Ukraine, according to local media.
On February 18, the Republic of Estonia delivered Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine. (Republic of Estonia's Ministry of Defence) The Netherlands announced a plan to provide "3000 combat helmets and 2000 fragmentation vests with accompanying armor plates, thirty metal detectors and two wire-guided detection robots for (sea) mine detection, two battlefield surveillance radars and five weapon location radars, and one hundred sniper rifles with 30,000 pieces of ammunition."
On Monday, February 14, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that Canadian officials had authorized $7.8-million worth of arms transfers, described as “lethal equipment and ammunition” to Ukraine. The transfers were to include “machine guns, pistols, carbines, 1.5 million rounds of ammunition, sniper rifles, and various related equipment.” (Canadian Ministry of Defense. See additional reporting.)
On February 12 and 13, Lithuania delivered Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems and ammunition to Ukraine as part of its continuing military assistance. (Ukrainian Ministry of Defence)
In early February, Turkey and Ukraine agreed to coproduce Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones. Ukrainian Defence Minister Olesii Reznikov informed reporters in Kyiv that Ukrainian pilots would be trained in the coproduction compound. This agreement follows sales of these drones to Ukraine in 2019, which Ukraine has deployed in Donbas in recent months.
On February 1, Poland approved the delivery of Piorun (Thunderbolt) short-range, man-portable air defense (MANPAD) systems and munition; Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stated that Poland is ready to supply "several dozen thousand rounds of ammunition and artillery ammunition, air defense systems, and also light mortars and reconnaissance drones." (See media.) Poland has functioned as a logistical hub for countries sending military aid and equipment from sending countries and dispatching them to Ukraine.
January
On January 26, Canada announced it would transfer non-lethal military aid to Ukraine. (Canadian Ministry of Defense)
On January 20, the United States State Department issued a revised factsheet on security assistance to Ukraine; as the United States also directly delivered military assistance to the country. This included some of a $200 million in Department of Defense stocks, a drawdown that was authorized in December 2021. The factsheet detailed that since 2014, the United States had provided $2.7 billion in training and equipment, and particularly highlighted "the 2018 sale of 210 Javelin anti-armor missiles, which has provided Ukraine with a critical anti-armor capability; the 2019 sale of 150 additional Javelins; and the 2020 Mark VI patrol boats sale" (see notifications). The U.S. also permitted U.S.-origin equipment to be transferred from regional allies.
In January, Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht claimed Germany wants to “de-escalate” the crisis and will not supply weapons to Ukraine, but will instead co-finance 5.3 million euros for a military field hospital. In cooperation with Germany, Estonian Defence Forces were organizing a 13-day training course for Ukrainian military medical instructors provided by the Estonian company Semetron. (Embassy of Estonia in Kyiv)
In mid-January, the United Kingdom supplied 2,000 short-range and anti-tank missiles, Saxon armored vehicles, as well as British specialists to deliver training in Ukraine.
2021
December
In December 2021, Lithuania sent its first delivery of military aid composed of bulletproof vests and ballistic belts to Ukraine since the beginning of the crisis.
Select Resources
Civil Society
Select Media Articles
Additional Data
TIV (Trend Indicator Value) of major arms exports to Ukraine (2018-2022), from SIPRI database. See overview by country and trade register of specific items transferred.
Civil Society
- Stimson Center - see Ukraine Conflict Monitor
- "Beyond Ukraine: Russia’s Invasion & Its Impact on the Conventional Arms Trade," Stimson Center, February 17, 2023.
- "US Security Assistance to Ukraine: Where do we go from here?" Stimson Center, January 30, 2023.
- "A US Plan to Prevent Arms Diversion in Ukraine is Welcome But Just the First Step," Stimson Center, November 10, 2022.
- "U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine Breaks All Precedents," Stimson Center, October 20, 2022.
- "Drone Warfare in Ukraine: Understanding the Landscape," Stimson Center, June 30 2022.
- "HIMARS Marks Evolution in US Weapons Transfers to Ukraine," Stimson Center, June 2, 2022.
- "Under Caution: Assessing Arms Transfer Risk in Ukraine," Stimson Center, March 7, 2022.
- "U.S. Military Assistance to Ukraine," Stimson Center, January 26, 2022.
- "Ukraine Support Tracker," Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
- "Tracking arms deliveries to Ukraine since January 2022," GRIP Database, December 2022.
- "Ukraine War and Disarmament Resources," Humanitarian Disarmament, 2022.
- Landmines and Cluster Munitions
- "Ukraine: Banned Landmines Harm Civilians," Human Rights Watch, January 31, 2023.
- "Background Briefing on Landmine Use in Ukraine," June 15, 2022.
- "Ukraine: Russia Uses Banned Antipersonnel Landmines," Human Rights Watch, March 29, 2022.
- "Backgrounder: Enhanced Blast Weapons in Ukraine," Human Rights Watch, March 7, 2022.
- "U.S. SECURITY ASSISTANCE TO UKRAINE IS GOING TO GET COMPLICATED," War on the Rocks, March 3, 2023.
- "Guns in Ukraine," Gunpolicy.org.
- "A Case for More Oversight of Military Aid to Ukraine," Arms Control Association issue brief, August 9, 2022.
- "Chronicles of War: Lethal military assistance to Ukraine -- Reviewing the lethality of military assistance pledged to Ukraine between February and May 2022," SecDev, June 15, 2022.
- "Ukraine: Russian Strikes Killed Scores of Civilians in Chernihiv -- Both Sides Obligated to Minimize Civilian Harm," Human Rights Watch, June 10, 2022.
- "Canadian military aid to Ukraine in 2022," Project Ploughshares, March 21, 2022.
- International coalition and broad civil society statements:
- Statement to UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) by 108 organizations, March 1, 2022
- "Statement on the Armed Conflict in Ukraine," Control Arms, February 25, 2022.
- "Ukraine: Use of explosive weapons will be disastrous for civilians," International Network on Explosive Weapons, February 24, 2022.
- Jordan Cohen, "Sending Weapons to Ukraine Could Have Unintended Consequences," Inkstick, March 1, 2022.
- "Ukraine: Russia Shift in Warfare Tactics Is Resulting in Mass Civilian Casualties," Center for Civilians in Conflict, March 9, 2022.
- "What is a thermobaric bomb," Action on Armed Violence, March 1, 2022.
- Statement, "On Canada’s Provision of Arms to Ukraine," Project Ploughshares, February 15, 2022.
- Profile of German exports to Ukraine, BICC.
- "De-escalate, no arms to Ukraine," Stop Wapenhandel, January 25, 2022.
- "What do the shares of arms companies predict about the crisis in Ukraine," Stop Wapenhandel, February 15, 2022.
- Via Conflict Armament Research:
Select Media Articles
- "Why the U.S. is Sending More Powerful Weapons to Ukraine." New York Times. January 19, 2023.
- "Exclusive: U.S. and Ukraine discuss danger of escalation as new arms extend Kyiv's reach," Reuters, May 26, 2022.
- "Full list of US & European weapons and military equipment delivered to Ukraine," Army Recognition, May 19, 2022.
- "Flood of weapons to Ukraine raises fear of arms smuggling," Washington Post, May 14, 2022.
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Additional Data
TIV (Trend Indicator Value) of major arms exports to Ukraine (2018-2022), from SIPRI database. See overview by country and trade register of specific items transferred.
