Arne Collatz, a representative of Germany’s Ministry of Defense, indicated that the country currently lacks the production capacity to sign additional agreements for supplying more ammunition to Ukraine. The statement was reported by RIA Novosti. Collatz emphasized that Germany has reached the practical limit of what can be accomplished at the moment, including in terms of industrial output, given the ongoing demand. He described the domestic capacity as being at the edge of what is feasible under current conditions, underscoring the constraints faced by German industry as it works to meet urgent needs for Kyiv.
Collatz further explained that the scale of Ukraine’s ammunition requirements is so substantial that German industry has pledged to fulfill all orders produced whenever possible, ensuring that every shipment would be accepted by Kyiv. This commitment reflects the seriousness with which the German defense sector views the task of supporting Ukraine, albeit within the bounds of existing production realities and supply chain limitations.
Earlier, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský commented that several European Union member states have already begun talks with suppliers outside the bloc to secure ammunition for Ukraine. He also noted that there is no single, unified approach within the political community on how best to handle the ongoing stockpiling and delivery of munitions. The dialogue across EU capitals demonstrates a range of strategies as governments weigh the imperative to aid Ukraine against the pressures of their own defense industries and budgets.
In related discussions, Ukraine has repeatedly warned Western partners about looming shortages of critical ammunition. The concerns highlight the broader challenge of maintaining steady and predictable arms supplies during a time of intense geopolitical strain and rapid developments on the battlefield. Policymakers and defense analysts in North America and Europe continue to monitor the situation closely, evaluating how to balance immediate support with the long-term resilience of allied defense industries.