Tag: long-range weapons

Germany Boosts Ukraine Military Support

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hold a press conference at the Federal Chancellery during the German-Ukrainian government consultations on April 14, 2026, in Berlin | Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

Germany and Ukraine have signed new defence deals covering missiles, drones and air defence. Berlin also backed Kyiv’s EU bid and called for the release of EU funds to strengthen Ukraine’s long-term security.

German military to form six kamikaze drone units

Soldiers depart the event carrying German flags on March 14, 2025 in Berlin | File Photo: Hannes P. Albert/dpa

The German military plans to create six new units to operate kamikaze drones by 2029, with plans for a data-driven, AI-enabled battlefield. The Bundeswehr is testing loitering munitions and aims to field its first medium-range battery by 2027, with further long-range systems to follow.