The European Commission has approved an additional €6.1 billion for Ukraine to procure defence products in the field of air and missile defence, ammunition, drones and electronic warfare.
The funding is seen as essential to support Ukraine’s capacity to withstand the continued intensification of Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes.
“Every system that reaches Ukraine helps to protect its people, defend its cities and strengthen its sovereignty against Russia’s relentless missile attacks”, said EU Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius: “At the same time, Europe and Ukraine must accelerate the development of air and anti-ballistic defence solutions, to strengthen our security of supply.”
The funds are earmarked to support the procurement of defence products from both EU and Ukrainian companies.
Following agreement by EU Member States on Monday, the decision also enables Ukraine to procure PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems. Funded under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, the package includes five derogations from standard eligibility conditions: three for Ukrainian-made drones and components exceeding cost thresholds, and two for US-made equipment, in particular PAC-3 missiles, including via the NATO-coordinated PURL mechanism.
The Ukraine Support Loan includes €30 billion for budgetary aid and €60 billion for defence across 2026-2027. With this approval, the €28.3 billion for Ukraine’s 2026 defence support has now been fully allocated, defining precise equipment procurements, selected suppliers, required quantities and implementation timelines.
Ukraine’s military edge depends on the rapid availability of critical products in the required quantities and within very short time-frames. Accelerating EU deliveries through destocking, reprioritising orders and ramping up the production remains crucial, says the EU executive.
The Commission now has to review the contracts to ensure compliance with conditions set in the Ukraine Support Loan and the procurement terms agreed with Member States.
All funding decisions respond to Ukraine’s evolving needs and are subject to agreed conditions and monitoring. Since 2022, the EU and its Member States have provided €220.2 billion in overall support to Ukraine, including €3.8 billion from the proceeds of immobilised Russian assets.
Regulation (EU) 2026/467 – Ukraine Support Loan for 2026 and 2027
Commission implementing decision validating the use of derogations for drones in Ukraine
