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Germany and Ukraine agree on arms and energy cooperation worth billions

GermanyUkraineChancellor Merz

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  • During a visit by Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Kiev, German and Ukrainian companies signed more than a dozen cooperation documents, including supply contracts for Iris-T air defense missiles, satellite technology and interceptor drones.
  • The Ukrainian side puts the total volume of the declarations of intent at 8.5 billion euros, while German government circles speak of 6.5 billion euros.
  • In addition, agreements to strengthen the Ukrainian power grid were reached with SiemensEnergy, 50Hertz and Amprion.

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Why It Matters

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Kiev comes as part of Germany's continued support for Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's war of aggression. The agreements concern both military and civilian infrastructure, particularly air defense and the power grid.

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Germany and Ukraine are strengthening their cooperation in the defense and energy sectors. During a visit by Chancellor Merz to Kiev, companies from both countries sealed cooperation worth billions. The contracts include, among other things, interceptor drones and anti-aircraft missiles.

German and Ukrainian companies signed more than a dozen cooperation documents on the sidelines of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Kiev. Among other things, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense agreed with the Diehl company to supply thousands of Iris-T air defense missiles and other launchers, the Ukrainian government announced.

A contract for satellite technology has been agreed with the Hensoldt company. The company Quantum is to further develop and produce interceptor drones for the fast Russian jet drones for the Ministry of Defense. According to the company, these will be built in Ukraine and will be available in winter 2026/27.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky put the total volume of all declarations of intent at 8.5 billion euros. In German government circles there was talk of 6.5 billion euros. Chancellor Merz had announced that the federal government had released another billion euros in military aid and 350 million euros for the energy system damaged by Russian attacks.

During his visit to Kiev, Merz found out about the development of various types of drones, which the company develops and manufactures partly in Germany and partly in Ukraine. Cooperation agreements to upgrade the Ukrainian power grid were signed with the energy companies SiemensEnergy and 50Hertz Transmission and Amprion.

There were also agreements between companies from both countries. In the future, the company ARX Robotics wants to work with the Ukrainian company Roboneers on the development of unmanned military land vehicles. In addition, cooperation was agreed between companies in the production of ammunition for 155-millimeter artillery.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The first deliveries of Iris-T air defense missiles will begin in 2026.

    Likely · Within months

  • Quantum's interceptor drones are scheduled to be produced and available in Ukraine in winter 2026/27.

    Possible · Within months

Open Questions

  • When exactly should the agreed deliveries take place?
  • What will the financing of the German additional funds of one billion euros in military aid and 350 million euros for the energy system actually look like?
  • What specific steps are planned for the implementation of the cooperation in ammunition production?

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