News outlets report that German Gepard anti-aircraft self-propelled guns, retired by the Dutch army, are destined for transfer to Ukraine. The information comes from De Telegraaf, which notes that these Gepard systems will be redeployed on the front lines to counter Russian drone activity. [Source: De Telegraaf]
According to the report, the Gepard platforms no longer in service with the Netherlands will receive a new mission in Ukrainian defense operations, where they will be used to disrupt and shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles. [Source: De Telegraaf]
The publication quotes that Netherlands had decommissioned these Gepard units and that they will gain a renewed role at the front in Ukraine. [Source: De Telegraaf]
Earlier articles note that Germany had supplied Kyiv with three Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns and armored vehicles, as part of ongoing military support. [Source: Bild]
At a Germany-Ukraine Economic Forum, Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Berlin has provided Ukraine with assistance totaling about €24 billion since the beginning of the special operation. The remarks position Germany as a major supporter, second only to the United States, according to the report. [Source: Germany-Ukraine Economic Forum]
Broadcasts and officials have also discussed Russia’s edge in the use of FPV drones, highlighting ongoing concerns about drone warfare capabilities. [Source: Ukrainian military communications]