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The European Commission has issued an official statement on a new large-scale financial package to meet Ukraine’s urgent military supply and defense needs.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that, under the defense component of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, Kyiv has received a further tranche of €2.86 billion.
The funds will be used for urgent purchases of various types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), air defense systems, missiles, radar stations, electronic warfare systems and ammunition of various calibers to strengthen the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the European Commission, the rapid delivery of defense equipment will significantly improve the Ukrainian army’s ability to protect civilians and critical infrastructure from air strikes.
The 2026–2027 multi-year Ukraine loan program allocates about €60 billion directly to military and defense needs, while €30 billion is earmarked for macroeconomic stability and budget support.
European institutions plan to provide a total of €28.3 billion this year to support Ukraine’s defense industry and military supplies. Further transfers under the defense package are expected to continue in the coming weeks.
The statement also says that the total military, humanitarian and financial support provided to Ukraine by the European Union and its member states since 2022 has reached €231.5 billion.
