EU approves €6.1 billion for drones and PAC-3 missiles for Ukraine, set to transfer €4.3bn soon
On 11 September, the European Commission approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine as part of its overall €90 billion loan, to be used for purchasing drones and PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Patriot air defence systems, and is preparing to disburse the next tranche of €4.3 billion.
As reported by a European Pravda correspondent in Brussels, the European Commission will finance €6.1 billion worth of drones and PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Ukraine.
"Today the Commission officially also approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine air defence drones and missiles from Ukraine support loan," European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius said.
Kubilius said "the decision officially enables Ukraine to procure PAC-3 missiles for Patriots".
"Funded under the 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 Pak3 missiles," he added.
Kubilius pointed out that, as of now, "with today's decision, we managed to achieve such an outcome that all the €28.3 billion, which were allocated for this year to finance Ukraine defence from Ukraine Support Loan now are decided".
"The Commission is currently processing… €4.7 billion payment requests. Which follows the €8.3 billion already disbursed," he said.
It was reported earlier that EU member states have agreed to purchase €3.2 billion worth of US-made interceptor missiles for Ukraine's Patriot air defence systems.
On 24 August, the European Commission approved new defence procurement for Ukraine worth €6.1 billion as part of the EU's €90 billion loan.
It was reported earlier that by the end of 2026, the European Union is expected to pay Ukraine about €20 billion, with new tranches potentially arriving in the coming weeks.
On 30 July, the Council of the European Union approved amendments to the Ukraine Facility, which will allow Ukraine to receive €8.3 billion in 2026 to cover budget needs.