$38 billion in support of Ukraine for drones, air defence and Patriot missiles: outcomes of one of the most successful Ramstein-format meetings

As a result of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting (Ramstein format), partner countries confirmed one of the largest support budgets for Ukraine, totalling $38 billion for 2026.

Over $6 billion will be allocated through specific assistance packages, including over $2.5 billion for Ukrainian drones, more than $500 million for the PURL initiative, $2 billion for air defence, as well as funding for artillery ammunition, training, maritime capabilities and other areas.

“Acting on the President’s instructions, we agreed with several European partners on the urgent delivery of Patriot missiles from their existing stocks. I thank our partners for this initiative. Final quantities will be confirmed following approval by the leadership of the respective partner countries. We expect deliveries as soon as possible,” said Ukraine’s Minister of Defence Mykhailo Fedorov.

 

Agreements with partner countries following the Ramstein-format meeting

The United Kingdom is allocating £500 million for air defence and contributing £150 million to the PURL initiative, bringing its total military support for Ukraine in 2026 to £3 billion.

Germany is allocating at least €1 billion for the procurement of drones for Ukraine and will fund an anti-drone shield over Ukrainian cities, as well as drone assault units, within its €11.5 billion budget for assistance to Ukraine.

Norway has allocated $7 billion in 2026, including $1.4 billion for drones, $700 million for air defence, $200 million for artillery and $125 million for the PURL initiative.

The Netherlands has committed to allocating at least 0.25% of its GDP to Ukraine’s defence in 2026 and announced a €90 million contribution to the PURL initiative.

Belgium will allocate €1 billion this year for military assistance.

Sweden has announced its 24th assistance package, valued at €1.2 billion, as well as a €100 million contribution to the PURL initiative, bringing its total support this year to €3.7 billion.

Denmark has announced an increase of $425 million in its military assistance budget for Ukraine, raising the total to $2 billion in 2026.

Spain will provide $1.2 billion in 2026.

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

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

Lithuania is allocating $265 million this year.

Latvia will allocate 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 defence.

Australia has announced a new contribution to the PURL initiative.

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

Turkey will bolster Ukraine’s air defence with its contribution.

Slovenia has announced a $5 million assistance package.

 

“At the meeting, we presented our defence objectives for the year to our partners for the first time — objectives agreed with the President of Ukraine and our military. We came with a clear plan and concrete solutions that we intend to implement together with our partners. I am grateful to every country participating in the Ramstein format and thank them for their new strong contributions to Ukraine’s defence,” concluded Ukraine’s Minister of Defence Mykhailo Fedorov.