Germany delivers Leopard 1 tanks, other aid to Ukraine.
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Become a member Support us just onceBerlin has handed over eight Leopard 1 A5 tanks, 21,000 rounds of ammunition for Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, and other aid in its latest delivery of military aid to Ukraine, the German government said on July 29. The tranche also included two Bergepanzer 2 armored recovery vehicles with spare parts, 10 unmanned surface vessels, as well as 10 ground surveillance radars. Ukraine also received 24,810 combat helmets and one field hospital.
The eight Leopard 1 A5 tanks with spare parts were delivered under a joint initiative with Denmark. Initially a hesitant partner, Berlin has become Ukraine's second-largest military donor after the U.S., although German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is still reluctant to supply some key capabilities, namely Taurus long-range missiles. Berlin plans to up its military aid to Ukraine by another 3.8 billion euros (£4.13 billion) in 2024, Reuters reported in May, citing its unnamed source.
However, the country's military aid for Kyiv will be cut by half next year, according to a draft 2025 budget document reported by Reuters on July 17.
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