Germany is getting 8 new Patriots to equip the army

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency quoting German Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the preparation of new air defense systems for the German army, according to Tagus Spiegel newspaper, which he said is intended to fill gaps.

Based on this, the German Air Force is going to receive a total of 8 new Patriot air defense systems. During a visit to troops in Sanitz in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on Wednesday, German Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that the contract for the purchase of the first four systems had already been concluded. He emphasized: “Another procurement model for four Patriots is being prepared.” Therefore, this delivery should be done from 2026. According to the information of the German Ministry of Defense, the new purchases are mainly to fill the gaps caused by the sale of air defense systems to Ukraine. Pointing to support for military aid to the country invaded by Russia, Pistorius said: “It is right and necessary, even if it creates cracks in our stocks.

units The German military based in Sanitz is involved in training Ukrainian soldiers to work with the Patriot systems. Pistorius praised the work and operations of these soldiers and said: This is an important sign for Ukraine that we are with them.

Germany has already delivered two Patriot systems to Ukraine. Is. The delivery of the third system was promised to this country in April. Pistorius assured by saying that the delivery process is currently underway: this system will go to Ukraine soon.

German Defense Minister emphasized that Patriot and Iris-T “protect life there every day and every night” and also serve to protect critical infrastructure from Russian attacks.

Military Status Since the beginning of the Ukrainian war, Germany has been more interested in this country. The Bundeswehr (German army) has always been under surveillance since the war in Ukraine.

The German army, especially in the shadow of the war in Ukraine, is facing many problems, including the lack of equipment and personnel.

“Boris Pistorius”, the Federal Minister of Defense of Germany, in another part of his speech regarding the discussion of allowing Ukraine to use weapons provided by Germany on Russian soil He also adopted a cautious position. The German official said during a meeting on Wednesday: “It should be clear because of military tactics and strategies that there is no public discussion about what is possible, what is allowed and what we want or like to see or not.” /p>

He added: International law allows all this. Stephen Hebstreit, the spokesman of the German government, also said: “International laws give Ukraine the right to defend itself, and this defense is not limited.” He added: This perspective is under international law, and at the same time there is an agreement between the Federal Republic and Ukraine regarding the use of German weapons, which he cannot talk about.

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