$38 billion in support for Ukraine for drones, air defense systems, and Patriot missiles – the results of one of the most successful Ramstein meetings

Following the results of the Ramstein meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, partners confirmed one of the largest budgets for supporting Ukraine – $38 billion for 2026.

More than $6 billion is in specific aid packages, including more than $2.5 billion for Ukrainian drones, more than $500 million for PURL, $2 billion for air defense, as well as funds for artillery ammunition, training, maritime capabilities, and other areas. 

“On the President's instructions, we have agreed with a number of European partners on the urgent delivery of missiles for Patriot from their warehouses. I thank our partners for this initiative. We will finalize the quantity after final approval by the leadership of the relevant partner countries. We hope for the fastest possible delivery,” said Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Agreements with partners following the Ramstein meeting:

The United Kingdom is allocating £500 million for air defense and contributing £150 million to the PURL initiative. In total, it is providing £3 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2026.

Germany is allocating at least €1 billion to purchase drones for Ukraine and will finance the project to establish an air defense dome over our cities and the project to create drone assault units as part of its €11.5 billion budget to assist Ukraine.

Norway has allocated $7 billion in 2026, of which $1.4 billion is for drones, $700 million for air defense, $200 million for artillery, and $125 million for PURL.

The Netherlands has pledged to allocate at least 0.25% of its GDP to Ukraine's defense in 2026 and has announced a contribution of €90 million to PURL.

Belgium will allocate €1 billion in military aid this year.

Sweden announced a 24th aid package worth €1.2 billion and a contribution of €100 million to PURL. In total, it is allocating €3.7 billion for this year.

Denmark announced an increase in its military aid budget for Ukraine by $425 million to a total of $2 billion in 2026.

Spain will provide $1.2 billion in 2026.

Canada is allocating $50 million to the “Danish model” and $45 million to medical support.

Iceland is contributing $8 million to the PURL initiative and allocating $2.4 million to the purchase of weapons through the NSATU trust fund.

Lithuania is allocating $265 million this year. 

Latvia will provide at least 0.25% of its GDP to support Ukraine.

Estonia will also allocate at least 0.25% of its GDP to strengthen Ukraine's defense.

Australia has announced a new contribution to the PURL initiative.

Portugal has announced contributions to PURL and the “Czech initiative,” as well as the transfer of armored vehicles and drones under the SAFE program.

Turkey will strengthen our air defense with its contribution.

Slovenia has announced a $5 million aid package.

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