Belgium to Send €92 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine

Belgium (Transatlantic Today) – Belgium has approved its largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine, worth €92 million, despite criticism over the age and condition of some equipment.

What’s Included in the Military Aid?

The aid package consists of:

• AMRAAM missiles for air defense
• Light anti-tank weapons (LAW) and anti-tank grenades
• Minimi machine guns and Scar automatic rifles
• 80 Iveco LMV Lynx vehicles & 150 Volvo trucks (being phased out by Belgium’s military)

Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder assured that all provided equipment is operational and deployable.

What’s Missing?

• No tanks – Belgium lacks stock and couldn’t source operational ones.
• No fighter jets – Ukraine has not requested them from Belgium.

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