How effective is German military aid in Ukraine’s war against Russia? | DW News

Berlin was reluctant to donate weapons to Ukraine because of its history and the underfunded state of its armed forces. But it's now one of the biggest contributors of arms to Ukraine. But not everything that's been promised has been delivered yet.

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[CM-eynq]

As a Western European, I can understand the German schizophrenia. We all wanted to push Germany into a weaker bicycling version of the Netherlands for a while there, yet still demand of them to "just effing wake up!!!" now.

[jimjefftube]

Germany, you are an ally that has atoned for the crimes of WWII. Let's get this together and help prevent WWIII, by assuring Ukraine can maintain its independence. Germany, UK, France, Italy and Poland have a responsibility to lead and protect Europe. Trust your democratic institutions and realize that Ukraine needs help NOW! No more burocratic BS!

[DanielRodriguez-dwow]

Germany was late to get the ball rolling. It’s good to see them helping Ukraine. Good to see them stepping up. From an American far alongside German in Afghanistan. I’m proud and honored to have them as a NATO BROTHER/ SISTER IN ARMS.

[fratta]

German cats are fierce, from Panther and Tiger to Leopard and Cheetah. Keep em coming!

[TheAmbex]

To be fair... the Leopard 1s were in a mothball state and everyone was very upfront about how long it would take to make them operational. All of this was covered by DW a year ago...

[ragnarone]

Delivered military support to Ukraine:
Armoured fighting vehicles

20 main battle tanks LEOPARD 1 A5
28 tracked all-terrain vehicles Bandvagn 206 (BV206)
138 MG3 for LEOPARD 2, MARDER and DACHS
Ammunition for LEOPARD 1
18 LEOPARD 2 A 6 main battle tanks with ammunition (German share in joint project with further LEOPARD 2 operators)
40 infantry fighting vehicles MARDER with ammunition (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*)
50 MRAP vehicles DINGO
54 M113 armoured personnel carriers each with 2 MG* (systems of Denmark, upgrades financed by Germany)
Spare parts for LEOPARD 2 and MARDER

Air defence

3 air surveillance radar TRML-4D
PATRIOT missiles
2 IRIS-T SLS launchers
2 PATRIOT launchers
46 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns GEPARD incl. 21, 042 rounds of ammunition
2 air defence system IRIS-T SLM
IRIS-T SLM missiles
air defence system PATRIOT with missiles
55, 000 rounds ammunitions for self-propelled anti-aircraft guns GEPARD
4, 000 rounds practice ammunitions for self-propelled anti-aircraft guns
500 Man Portable Air Defense Systems STINGER
2, 700 Man Portable Air Defense Systems STRELA

Artillery

17, 000 rounds 155mm smoke ammunition
2 wheeled self-propelled howitzer Zuzana 2* (project jointly financed with Denmark and Norway)
15, 510 rounds 155mm ammunition
155mm precision guided ammunition* (SMArt, VULCANO)
5 multiple rocket launchers MARS II with ammunition (German share in joint project with USA and Great Britain)
ammunition for multiple rocket launchers MARS II
14 self-propelled howitzers Panzerhaubitze 2000 (German share in joint project with the Netherlands)
20 rocket launchers 70mm on pick-up trucks with rockets*
counter battery radar system COBRA*
10 laser target designators and portable fire control modules for VULCANO artillery ammunition*

Military Engineering Capabilities

material for explosive ordnance disposal (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*)
6 mine clearing tanks WISENT 1*
11 mine ploughs for T-72*
18 heavy and medium bridge systems and 12 trailers
5 bridges for bridge-laying tank BEAVER
10 bridge-laying tanks BEAVER*
15 armoured recovery vehicles Bergepanzer 2*
2 armoured recovery vehicles Bergepanzer 3
5 armoured engineer vehicles DACHS*
3 mobile, remote controlled and protected mine clearing systems*
12 mobile and protected mine clearing systems Ahlmann*

Protective and Special Equipment

104 reconnaissance drones VECTOR
103 drone detection systems*
60 reconnaissance drones RQ-35 HEIDRUN*
28 ground surveillance radars GO12*
182 border protection vehicles*
1, 288 binoculars
20, 600 safety glasses (from Bundeswehr and industry stocks*)
5 mobile reconnaissance systems SurveilSPIRE*
47 mobile antenna mast systems*
10 radio jammers*
57 anti-drone sensors and jammers*
2 spare part packages for VECTOR drones
40 frequency range extensions for anti-drone devices*
1 communications electronic scanner/jammer systems*
32 reconnaissance drones*
40 laser target designators*
10 unmanned surface vessels*
10 anti-drone guns*
28, 000 combat helmets
1 radio frequency system
3, 000 field telephones with 5.000 cable reels and carrying straps
353 night vision goggles*
12 electronic anti-drone devices*
165 field glasses*
38 laser range finders*
6 mobile decontamination vehicles HEP 70 including decontamination material
10 HMMWV (8x ground radar capability, 2x jamming/anti drone capability)*
1 high frequency unit with equipment*

Logistics

46 truck tractor trains 8x8 HX81 and 41 semi-trailers*
156 trucks Zetros*
34 load-handling trucks 15t*
6 load-handling trucks 8x6 with 21 roll of containers*
14 tracked and remote controlled infantry vehicles THeMIS*
288 vehicles (trucks, minibuses, all-terrain vehicles)
179 Pick-ups*
12 tank transporter tractor M1070 Oshkosh*
35 load-handling trucks 8x8
30 protected vehicles*

Combat Readiness and Survivability

35, 63 million rounds of ammunition for fire arms
field hospital*
100 machine guns MG5*
300, 000 first aid kits*
44 ambulances*
8 dental sterilizers
107, 712 rounds ammunition 40mm*
11, 000 group module rations
103, 000 tourniquets
500 pistols SFP9*
2 hangar tents*
8 lift trucks*
295 generators
10 winter camouflage nets
168 mobile heating systems*
36, 400 wool blankets
14, 000 sleeping bags
Mi-24 spare parts*
spare parts for heavy machine gun M2
200 tents
116, 000 winter jackets
80, 000 winter trousers
240, 000 winter hats
405, 000 pre-packaged military Meals Ready
67 fridges for medical material*
3, 000 anti-tank weapons Panzerfaust 3 with 900 firing devices
14, 900 anti-tank mines (9, 300* from industry stocks)
50 Bunkerfaust with 15 firing devices
100 machine gun MG3 with 500 spare barrels and breechblocks
100, 000 hand grenades
5, 300 explosive charges
100, 000 m detonating cord and 100.000 detonators
350, 000 detonators
100 auto-injector devices
15 palettes military clothing
1, 200 hospital beds
18 palettes medical material, 60 surgical lights
protective clothing, surgical masks
1 field hospital (project jointly financed with Estonia)*
medical material (inter alia back packs, compression bandages)
Diesel and gasoline*
10 tons AdBlue*
500 medical gauzes*
MiG-29 spare parts*
7, 944 man-portable anti-tank weapons RGW 90 Matador

PS: More military support to Ukraine in planning/in execution ...
Slava Ukraini !

[AtriadGamasekav]

Thanks Germany! Your gear is helping Ukrainians to defend our country.

[MrLOL]

I hope our government will become more decisive and support Ukraine as it deserves! This country and its people are true heroes
Slava Ukraini 🇩🇪❤️🇺🇦

[Rodaportal]

It's remarkable to witness Germany's significant contribution to Ukraine's defense, especially considering historical apprehensions. The array of weaponry provided, from Leopard tanks to air defense systems, demonstrates the depth of German support. However, timely delivery and extensive training for Ukrainian forces remain pivotal for maximizing the impact of this aid. The complexity of geopolitical dynamics and the lessons of history undoubtedly play a role in decision-making. Slava Ukraini! 🇩🇪🤝🇺🇦

[HK-celj]

Still not too late, good job Germany,

[tarickw]

about those leopard ones, they might be old and 'only' have an edge on the older other tanks but they are just as capable in terms of providing heavy direct fire support. if you want to kill a tank, you can kill a tank. but it becomes a lot easier to push trough when you've got more than a couple

[davidphillips]

It’s crazy how effective Cold War era and even WW1 and WW2 weapons are today. A water cooled maxim gun in 7.62x54r is still very capable of sustained fire protecting a trench and it’s over 100 years old

[santaclaus]

The narrative of reserved Germany is grossly wrong. Of all Western European countries, Germany invests the most per capita (with the exception of the UK). Selensky should ring the bell in Madrid, Paris and Rome. There the help is much smaller. That with the international pressure on Germany regarding tank deliveries is only half the truth. Germany redirected this pressure to the USA: Only if Abrams are also delivered, then also Leo 2s. And that was very reasonable.

[wizzzer]

Leopards had stumbled early on, but further in they are very effective and the fastest tank among the western supplied tanks.
Panzerfaust 3 is an underrated monster of a tank killer (and bunker buster)
But so far the two MVP's of Germany have been the Gepard and the Panzerhaubitze 2000 systems. Those are two systems where German engineering truly shines.
If only some units of Ukranians got their hands on G-36 rifles, that would have been the icing on top. But who knows, maybe this Christmas Santa Schultz will be generous!

[dosunmupelumi]

The leopard tank is not so effective against Russian shovels!!!Damn Putin😂

[randyraudi]

Those military helmets everyone is making fun of are very good btw. .

[kennethwilson]

I’m glad the US has Germany for an Ally …Help Ukrainians all you can thanks.

[dudermcdudeface]

There are plenty of legitimate bureaucratic reasons, but it's pretty obvious Germany has also got some fifth column issues in its political ranks. They know that advanced weapons are less than useless unless available in sufficient numbers to fill out an integrated response.

[danielsckarin]

We have a frontline of more than 1000 kilometers long. Ukraine needs not 100 tanks but 2000 tanks.

[lrrrruleroftheplanetomicro]

My personal theory: Whenever Mr. Scholz realizes that Ukraine needs a specific system, he tells his Alexa to remind him in six months.