Germany Hits Limit on Supplying Patriots to Ukraine

(MENAFN) Germany has announced that it cannot provide Ukraine with any additional US-made Patriot air defense systems from its current reserves, according to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, he emphasized that Berlin has already contributed "more than its fair share" in assisting Kiev.

Since the conflict in Ukraine intensified in February 2022, Germany has ranked as the second-largest arms provider to the country, trailing only the United States. Between January 2022 and October 2025, the German government allocated close to €20 billion ($23 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine, based on figures from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.

Pistorius stated that the nation’s resources have reached their threshold, making further air defense transfers unfeasible. "Germany has done disproportionately much, particularly when it comes to Patriots," the minister noted. "We have handed over more than a third of our capabilities."

He explained that Berlin is still awaiting replacements for the systems already sent to Kiev and needs to strengthen its own military’s training and maintenance infrastructure. "That’s why we cannot give away any more systems," he added.

Data from the Economy Ministry shows that Germany’s arms exports to Ukraine fell sharply last year. Between January 1 and December 8, 2025, Berlin approved €1.14 billion ($1.34 billion) in military equipment for Ukraine, a significant decline from €8.15 billion ($9.73 billion) in 2024.

Despite this reduction, the government plans to increase military aid to Ukraine this year, allocating €11.5 billion ($13.72 billion) for the effort.

According to a December report by a media outlet, the funding will cover artillery, drones, armored vehicles, and two additional Patriot systems. On Monday, Pistorius confirmed the budget but did not specify whether the Patriot systems would still be delivered.

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