European Commission approves 6.1 billion euro defence package for Ukraine
The European Commission has approved 6.1 billion euro in additional funding for Ukraine to procure air and missile defence, ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare equipment.
By Europa Express11 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CETUpdated 11 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET
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Core Briefing: European Commission approves 6.1 billion euro defence package for Ukraine
Strategic Context: The European Commission has approved 6.1 billion euro in additional funding for Ukraine to procure air and missile defence, ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare equipment.
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The European Commission announced the approval of an additional 6.1 billion euro to support Ukraine's defence needs, according to a press release issued by the European Commission in Brussels on 11 September 2026.
The newly approved funds will be utilised by Ukraine to procure a variety of defence products, specifically focusing on air and missile defence, ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare capabilities.