Apparently, there are far more commitments to the German air defence initiative (IAAD) than we previously knew. According to Germany's Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock, countries have made financial pledges totalling ~ €1 billion.
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This is in addition to Germany's pledge to provide Ukraine with a further Patriot battery and Lithuania's commitment to supply six AMBER-1800 air surveillance radars.
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So far, we knew about pledges totalling ~ €536 million, which were made by Belgium (€200 million), the Netherlands (€150 million), Denmark (€134 million), and Canada (~ €52 million).
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However, at least Canada's funds are already firmly earmarked for the procurement of IRIS-T (SL) missiles which will be delivered to Ukraine in the following weeks.
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She did not disclose which countries had joined the initiative or what would be done with the funds. However, it can be assumed that at least one Patriot battery would be purchased and delivered to Ukraine if other countries were willing to do give up one of their existing batteries.
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The Immediate Action on Air Defence initiative was launched ~ 5 weeks ago by the Federal Foreign Office and the MoD. The aim is to strengthen Ukrainian air defence in the short term — primarily with additional Patriot batteries, but also with other air defence systems, equipment & missiles.
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Um die Übersicht zu behalten. Kommen eine oder zwei weitere Patriot Batterien?
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Eine zusätzlich aus Deutschland und evtl eine aus den USA?
Bislang ist nur eine einzige öffentlich zugesagt (Deutschland). Alles andere hängt von diversen Faktoren ab.
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According to the German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius, Lithuania is contributing to the German IAAD initiative which aims to strengthen the Ukrainian air defence with six AMBER-1800 air surveillance radars. He did not provide any further details such as a planned delivery date.
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NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg says NATO members are ready to provide #Ukraine with more air defence. It appears that the German initiative via IAAD is paying off. Lithuania plans to join either the German-led IAAD or CC IAMD, possibly with air surveillance radars.
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🧵 — That's interesting. Apparently, the Danish contribution to the German IAAD initiative which aims to strengthen the Ukrainian air defence will be €150 million. The Danish funds will be used to support the purchase of a German Patriot battery!
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🇱🇹🇺🇦 "Lithuania intends to hand over 6 Amber-1800 surveillance radars to Ukraine (German air defence initiative)", - Boris Pistorius
"Almost €1 billion has now been raised to provide additional support for the Ukrainian air defense forces, and we are working intensively to ensure that there is even more," German Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock said.
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Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock erklärte heute (21.05.) nach ihrer Ankunft in Kyjiw:
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BREAKING — The German Ministry of Defence just published a new list of countries contributing to the German IAAD initiative, which aims to strengthen the Ukrainian air defence.
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Apparently, there are far more commitments to the German air defence initiative (IAAD) than we previously knew. According to Germany's Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock, countries have made financial pledges totalling ~ €1 billion.
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🇩🇰🇺🇦 "We need another 5-6 PATRIOT batteries for Ukraine", - PM of Denmark Frederiksen
❗️🇩🇪 She called on other European countries to follow Germany's example and provide Ukraine with more Patriot air defence systems.
👏 "It is better to have air defence systems in Ukraine than in NATO countries."
Lithuania to supply Ukraine with six radars within German-led air defense initiative
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Lithuania to supply Ukraine with six radars within German-led air defense initiative by KI_official
Lithuania to supply Ukraine with six radars within German-led air defense initiativeby KI_official
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Lithuania to supply Ukraine with six radars within German-led air defense initiative
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Lithuania to supply Ukraine with six radars within German-led air defense initiative …
Lithuania to supply Ukraine with six radars within German-led air defense initiativehttps://kyivindependent.com/lithuania-to-supply-ukraine-with-six-radars-within-german-led-air-defense-initiative/Posted by KI_official
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Germany has launched a new initiative under Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock → “Immediate Action on Air Defence”.
Talks are currently being held with NATO partners and third countries about the short-term transfer of air defence systems to Ukraine.
🔝 The list of countries participating in the German initiative to strengthen the air defense of Ukraine:
🇩🇪 Germany – 1 Patriot battery;
🇱🇹 Lithuania – 6 Amber-1800 radars;
🇧🇪 Belgium - €200 million;
🇳🇱 Netherlands - €150 million;
🇩🇰 Denmark - €134 million;
🇨🇦 Canada - € 52 million.
Yahoo: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urges increased international efforts to supply air defence systems in view of the threat of a major Russian bombing offensive on Kharkiv
The Patriot air defence systems available in Europe and around the world need to be deployed to Ukraine quickly
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urged increased international efforts to supply more air defence systems in view of the threat of a major Russian offensive on the city of Kharkiv in eastern ...
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Berlin will call on allies worldwide to examine their air defense capabilities and "to provide whatever we all can" to Ukraine, Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said after a NATO-Ukraine Council meeting in Brussels on April 4. kyivindependent.com/german-fm-sa...
Berlin will call on allies worldwide to examine their air defense capabilities and
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🇩🇪 Berlin will call on allies worldwide to examine their air defense capabilities and "to provide whatever we all can" to #Ukraine, Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said after a NATO-Ukraine Council meeting in Brussels on April 4.
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Berlin will call on allies worldwide to examine their air defense capabilities and
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According to the German MoD, Canada pledged to contribute to the German Immediate Action on Air Defence initiative (#IAAD), which aims to strengthen the Ukrainian air defence in the short term.
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NATO countries supported Germany's initiative to provide Ukraine with air defense systems – Ministry of Defense
At a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format), which took place on May 20, NATO partner countries supported Germany's initiative to provide Ukraine with air defense systems.
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Germany has collected almost 1 billion euros to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said.
According to Baerbock, Germany is "leaving no stone unturned" in its search for new Patriot systems, and is leading the way with its decision to transfer a >>
Lithuania to supply Ukraine with six radars within German-led air defense initiative
Canada pledges $56 million to German-led air defense initiative for Ukraine
An overview of the initiative 🔽
Germany: 1 Patriot battery
Lithuania: 6 AMBER-1800 air surveillance radars
Belgium: €200 million
The Netherlands: €150 million
Denmark: €134 million (for financing a Patriot battery) Canada: ~€52 million (for financing IRIS-T (SL) missiles)
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#Lithuania will transfer to Ukraine 6 AMBER-1800 radars for air surveillance within the framework of the German Air Defense Initiative.
⚡️Lithuania to supply kyivindependent.com/lithuania-to... Ukraine with six radars within German-led air defense initiative.
The approximate date of the radars' arrival in Ukraine, as well as the amount of Lithuanian contribution, were not specified.
kyivindependent.com🇩🇪🇺🇦Germany has collected almost 1 billion euros to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said.
