Ukraine Aid Surge: Big Promises, Delayed Ballistic Interceptors
European and allied governments pledged nearly $17 billion in new military support for Ukraine this week, emphasizing air defense, drones, and long-range munitions; Norway, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and others announced packages including NASAMS, IRIS-T, and drone deals, and the Ramstein format coordinated the effort. However, the most critical interceptor missiles (PAC-3) are expected to arrive only years later, with production talks underway in Germany for licensed manufacture, meaning battlefield impact will lag behind the aid announcements.
