Thread by @deaidua

I would like to show you the entire military support provided by Germany, of which I have already seen footage (Ringtausch excluded). I'll make a long thread today and post another one again tomorrow to finnish the rest 🙂. Let's go!

1) IRIS-T SLM (3 delivered / 9 pledged)

IRIS-T SLM is one of the best air defence systems in use in Ukraine. At least two of the three IRIS-T SLM systems supplied by Germany are located in Kyiv, where they provide invaluable protection with an almost 100% success rate.

Germany will supply Ukraine with a further nine systems by the end of 2025.

2) MIM-104 Patriot (2 delivered)

Germany has supplied Ukraine with two of the three MIM-104 Patriot air defence systems, which are considered to be the best air defence systems in Ukraine.

The first Patriot system supplied by Germany was responsible for the downing of two fighter jets and three helicopters in Bryansk, Russia, in May 2023.

According to media reports and official statements, the second system is located somewhere in the south of Ukraine.

3) Gepard SPAAGs (52 delivered / 15 pledged)

The Gepard SPAAG supplied by Germany is probably considered by most to be the most effective weapon system against drones deployed by Russia — at least until we got precise feedback about the also German-delivered Skynex air defence systems.

Meanwhile, Germany has exhausted all possibilities regarding deliveries to Ukraine. The SPAAGs have already been bought back from Qatar and completely delivered to Ukraine.

The on the German side last 15 Gepard SPAAGs (Cheetah SPAAGs to be precise) have been bought back from Jordan and will be delivered to Ukraine this year.

4) FIM-92 Stinger (500 delivered)

The FIM-92 Stinger is a man-portable air-defence system (MANPADS) manufactured in the USA. Germany pledged to supply Ukraine with 500 of these MANPADS on 26 February 2022. The delivery followed just days after.

The video shown here documents the downing of a Russian plane over Avdiivka last year by the 110th Mechanised Brigade.

5) RQ-35 Heidrun (125 delivered / 124 pledged)

The RQ-35 Heidrun are reconnaissance drones manufactured in Denmark. Even though a few were crowdfunded and Denmark itself delivered 25 to Ukraine (according to Oryx), the majority came from Germany.

Germany has already delivered a total of 125. A further 124 are to follow in the future. They were only pledged a few weeks ago.

6) Sonobot 5 (20 delivered / 50 pledged)

The Sonobot 5 is a German-made USV which, according to publicly available information, has so far only been in service with The State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

They are using it to search for unexploded munitions in waters all over Ukraine. There must have been some pretty good feedback, as Germany recently introduced some to its own army.

7) Vector (162 delivered / 243 pledged)

The Vector drone is the centrepiece of German drone deliveries to Ukraine. These are high-quality surveillance drones, of which Germany has already delivered 162 to Ukraine and will deliver a further 243 in the future.

The Ukrainians are delighted. The manufacturer Quantum-Systems is one of the three German companies I know of that have opened centres for the maintenance, training, and production of their equipment in Ukraine / or are planning to do so.

8) MARS II (5 delivered)

The MARS II supplied by Germany is the big brother of HIMARS. To put it very simply, MARS II is HIMARS, only with twice the firepower and on tracks instead of wheels.

Even though we see very few pictures and videos, we do occasionally see the DM1399 mines which are being launched with the MARS II (via their own missile).

9) Panzerhaubitze 2000 (14 delivered — 8 made available as spare parts donors)

The Panzerhaubitze 2000 is the crown jewellery of the Ukrainian artillery. Germany has supplied Ukraine with a total of 14 of these SPGs, which, together with the PzH 2000s provided by other countries, are in service with the 26th Artillery Brigade and the 43rd Artillery Brigade, for example.

As far as I know, the PzH 2000s are used almost exclusively for counter battery fire in Ukraine.

10) Leopard 1A5 (30 delivered / 130+ pledged)

Together with Denmark and the Netherlands, Germany is supplying Leopard 1A5 MBTs to Ukraine, while Germany is responsible for the majority of the deliveries.

30 of these MBTs have already been delivered, while around 130 more will be delivered in the future. The exact number is somewhat vague, even for me, but is most likely something between 105 and 135 — as of now.

11) Leopard 2A6 — (depending on calculation, 18 to 21 delivered)

The Leopard 2A6 is the most modern MBT in service in Ukraine. Germany has officially supplied Ukraine with 18, which are or were in service with both the 21st Mechanised Brigade and the 47th Mechanised Brigade.

Three more were officially delivered by Portugal, even though it was later disclosed that Germany would pay for the maintenance of 14 Portuguese Leopard 2A6s in return for the delivery, so that unofficially one can actually also speak of a Ringtausch or a German delivery. More about this here ⬇️

deaidua.org/news/2023/12/2…

12) Marder 1A3 (90 delivered / 30 pledged)

The Marder 1A3 is one of the most modern IFVs in service in Ukraine. Germany has supplied Ukraine with a total of 90, 20 of which came from Bundeswehr stocks and 70 from Rheinmetall.

A further 30 are expected to be delivered by Rheinmetall by April/May. It is highly likely that these are the last Marder IFVs that Rheinmetall will be able to supply to Ukraine itself, meaning that future deliveries can very probably only be made via the Bundeswehr.

13) M113 G3 DK / G4 DK (54 delivered)

In cooperation with Denmark, Germany delivered 54 M113 G3 DK / G4 DK to Ukraine. The upgrades of the Danish vehicles were financed by the German government.

The video shows an attack on Russian positions by the 3rd Assault Brigade last year.

14) ATF Dingo 2 (50 delivered)

Germany has supplied Ukraine with 50 ATF Dingo 2 which are in service with various units in Ukraine. Unfortunately, at least 6 of these vehicles have already been destroyed by Russian attacks.

15) Special armored Volkswagen Amarok SUV (30 delivered)

Almost nothing is known about this delivery. Germany supplied Ukraine with a total of 30 of these vehicles, at least one of which was destroyed.

16) Bergepanzer 2 (15 delivered / 6 pledged)

Germany has already delivered a total of 15 Bergepanzer 2 ARVs to Ukraine. A further six are to follow in the future, five of which will be delivered in cooperation with Denmark.

17) Bergepanzer 3 (2 delivered)

The two Bergepanzer 3 were delivered together with the 18 Leopard 2A6s supplied by Germany, as they were better able to cope with the weight of the tanks. Unfortunately, it can be assumed that both Bergepanzer 3 have since been destroyed.

18) Bridge-laying tank Biber (15 delivered / 11 pledged)

Thanks to its horizontal laying system, the Biber can bridge natural and artificial obstacles in just two minutes, with no need for the crew to leave the safety of the fighting compartment.

Germany only delivered two more bridge-laying tank Biber to Ukraine in January.

19) HX81 (90 delivered)

Germany has delivered a total of 90 of these tank transporters to Ukraine. They are in service with the 5th Tank Brigade and the Ukrainian Marine Corps, for example. The vehicles have proven to be indispensable for Ukrainian logistics.

20) Logistical support package for a field hospital (1 delivered)

This is a little-known delivery. A few months ago, Germany supported a field hospital in Estonia and Iceland. Germany supplied twelve MAN 8x8 trucks, ten trailers and a crane for the transport.

21) Mercedes-Benz Zetros (250 delivered)

Germany has supplied Ukraine with a total of 250 standard Mercedes-Benz Zetros vehicles in various configurations to provide logistical support.

22) Mercedes-Benz Zetros tank trucks (water / fuel) (24 delivered / 46 pledged)

However, Germany has also delivered other Zetros models to Ukraine or is planning to do so. Also delivered were 24 tank trucks, which are designed for transporting water or fuel.

23) Oshkosh M1070 (12 delivered / 11 pledged)

The Oshkosh M1070s are also among the rather unknown deliveries from Germany to Ukraine. Twelve of these tank transporters have already been delivered, while 11 more will be delivered in the future.

24) Pionierpanzer 2A1 Dachs (5 delivered)

Germany has already delivered five of these AEVs to Ukraine, and more (unknown amount) are to be delivered in the future. Unfortunately, photos and video footage are very rare. Here you can see a Dachs digging out a stuck Ukrainian tank.

25) THeMIS (14 delivered)

Germany has delivered a total of 14 of these UGVs to Ukraine. Seven for CASEVAC and seven as route clearance configuration, with payloads from French defense manufacturer CNIM Systèmes Industriels (below).

The feedback is very positive, even if little else is known about the deployments.