The European Commission said it has transferred €3.47 billion to Ukraine through the European Union's defense support program. The latest payment adds to the bloc's ongoing financial backing for Kyiv as the war continues.
According to the Commission, the funding is meant to support defense purchases including drones, missiles and Saab Gripen fighter jets. That indicates the money is targeted at both immediate battlefield needs and broader efforts to strengthen Ukraine's military capabilities.
The transfer highlights how the EU is continuing to use centralized funding mechanisms to help Ukraine obtain equipment from abroad. Defense procurement has become a major part of Western support, with European governments and institutions trying to speed up access to weapons and related systems.
While the Commission did not provide further details in the available summary, the €3.47 billion payment marks another significant round of EU assistance focused specifically on defense acquisitions for Ukraine.
