European Commission disburses €3.3B in defence funding to Ukraine

The European Commission will today disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine for defence procurement under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, Report informs.

The payment covers drones and missiles and will help Ukraine defend its territory and skies against Russia's ongoing aggression.

"Today, we will disburse €3.3 billion to help procure drones and missiles under the Ukraine Support Loan. Europe will continue to deliver the support Ukraine needs to defend its people and its territory,'' said Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Commission.

This is the fourth payment made to Ukraine under the Ukraine Support Loan's defence window. With this disbursement, the Commission will have paid nearly €15 billion to Ukraine this year, covering both defence and broader support. The Ukraine Support Loan includes €30 billion for budgetary aid and €60 billion for defence across 2026-2027.

Ukraine's military edge depends on the rapid availability of critical products in the required quantities and within very short timeframes. Accelerating EU deliveries through destocking, reprioritising orders and ramping up production remains crucial.

Today's disbursement follows the Commission's decision on September 11 to approve €6.1 billion for Ukraine's air and missile defence and other defence needs, including PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems.

The Commission is ready to use remaining funds from the Security Action for Europe instrument to launch a new joint EU-Ukraine programme. The initiative would develop a European air and missile defence system, building on the existing Freya anti-ballistic system. It would combine Ukraine's battlefield experience with Europe's industrial and technological strength.

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 €224.5 billion in overall support to Ukraine, including €3.8 billion from the proceeds of immobilised Russian assets.