German defense company Rheinmetall has applied to the German government to approve the sale of 100 Marder-type infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine. DEA News” With reference to the German edition of Welt.
As noted, the request was first received by the German Ministry of Economy and then transferred to the Federal Security Council, which also included Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the heads of German ministries. If approved, the first delivery to Ukraine could be made “in a few weeks”, though the article did not specify when Berlin would announce its decision.
The publication also reports that the equipment transfer is planned to be carried out in batches of 20, 25 and 55 vehicles in six weeks, six months and one year, respectively. Rheinmetall will also train the Ukrainian army in the use of equipment, it is expected to supply 1.5 million units of ammunition for € 42.6 million.
Previously reportedAccording to Polish authorities, Poland has delivered a bundle of weapons worth $1.6 billion to Ukraine, which “protects Ukrainian and Polish sovereignty.”
Source: Gazeta
