What Happened
Drone Interceptors and Space Tech Bolster Ukrainian Air Defenses
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a new round of military aid for Ukraine, valued at approximately $1.1 billion, to include turbojet-powered drone interceptors, standoff weapons, and space-based technology. The announcement was made during a surprise visit to Kyiv, where Merz said he refused to be intimidated by Russia’s escalation of aggression. The aid package includes supplies such as Diehl-produced IRIS-T air defense missiles and Quantum Systems-manufactured jet-powered drone interceptors. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.