--- title: "Pistorius at 'Rammstein': Germany to urgently transfer PAC2, AIM-9 and IRIS-T missiles to Ukraine before winter" description: "At the 36th 'Rammstein' meeting, Pistorius announced the urgent delivery of PAC2, AIM-9 and IRIS-T missiles for Ukraine's air defense before winter. The purchase of additional missiles will be financed through the 90-billion-euro EU defense loan." date: 2026-09-08T14:38:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/pistorius-germany-urgent-pac2-aim9-iris-t-missiles-ukraine-ramstein tags: [ukraine, germany, air-defense, ramstein, patriot, iris-t, pistorius, nato, europe-defense] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Pistorius at 'Rammstein': Germany to urgently transfer PAC2, AIM-9 and IRIS-T missiles to Ukraine before winter ![German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in front of the Ukrainian flag discusses the urgent delivery of PAC-2, AIM-9 and IRIS-T missiles to Ukraine before winter](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/08/pistorius-germaniya-pvo-ukraina-ramstein-pac2-iris-t/pistorius-germaniya-pvo-ukraina-ramstein-pac2-iris-t-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Germany will transfer PAC2 interceptor missiles to Ukraine from Bundeswehr stockpiles on an urgent basis - The Bundeswehr will increase deliveries of AIM-9 missiles and IRIS-T systems before the onset of winter - Ukraine will order several thousand additional IRIS-T missiles through the 90-billion-euro EU defense loan - France and Italy are preparing the transfer of the SAMP/T system and Aster missiles - Pistorius called on all UDCG members to check their stockpiles and make similar deliveries At the 36th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) in 'Rammstein' format, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a package of urgent air defense supply deliveries for Kyiv. According to him, the Bundeswehr will send Ukraine PAC2 interceptor missiles from its own stockpiles, as well as increase ongoing deliveries of AIM-9 air-to-air missiles. Pistorius emphasized that all of these measures must be implemented before the onset of winter, when the load on the air defense system traditionally increases. ### Urgent PAC2 delivery and call to allies "That is why I have decided, together with the NATO summit, to urgently deliver the necessary PAC2 interceptor missiles to Ukraine from Bundeswehr stockpiles," Pistorius stated. He appealed to all UDCG members to check their own stockpiles and make similar deliveries. The minister acknowledged that "it is not easy to strike a balance between one's own security needs and the urgent support Ukraine requires," but urged: "If you are in doubt, decide in favor of Ukraine." In his assessment, from NATO's perspective, further substantial deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles by Ukraine's allies are acceptable. ### AIM-9 missiles and the IRIS-T system: expanding the arsenal In addition to PAC2, Germany intends to increase deliveries of AIM-9 missiles to ensure Ukraine receives a greater quantity of these munitions. "These missiles are being delivered now, and they will strengthen Ukraine's air defense before the onset of winter," Pistorius clarified. Separately, he reported that the Bundeswehr continues ongoing deliveries of the IRIS-T medium-range air defense system, including industrially produced guided missiles. According to him, IRIS-T "is being used in Ukraine very, very successfully." ### EU defense loan and increased production A key element of the statement was the information that Ukraine will order several thousand additional guided missiles for IRIS-T. The financing of this purchase will be carried out through the EU defense loan for Ukraine. Pistorius noted that the large volume of the order will allow missile production to be increased by adding another production line. "This purchase is a very good example of how the support loan for Ukraine can be used to expand the capacity of the European defense industry and improve the conditions for enhancing one's own defense potential," the minister summarized. It was previously reported that the EU had approved financing for the purchase of missiles for Patriot under the 90-billion-euro loan program, necessary to strengthen air defense before winter. ### Beyond Germany: France, Italy and Patriot options The context of the 'Rammstein' meeting points to coordinated efforts by several countries. Countries possessing Patriot air defense systems are considering several options for their rapid delivery to Ukraine before winter. In parallel, France, in coordination with Italy, is preparing the transfer of the SAMP/T system and Aster missiles. Thus, the package of measures announced at the 36th UDCG meeting is part of a broader Western partners' strategy to strengthen Ukraine's air shield ahead of the winter period of intensive strikes. ## πŸ” Fact-Check Verification - [Pistorius: Germany to provide Ukraine with additional PAC2, IRIS-T and AIM-9 missiles](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/pistorius-nimechchina-nadast-ukrayini-dodatkovi-1788877891.html) - Основной источник с прямыми Ρ†ΠΈΡ‚Π°Ρ‚Π°ΠΌΠΈ ΠŸΠΈΡΡ‚ΠΎΡ€ΠΈΡƒΡΠ° с 36-Π³ΠΎ засСдания UDCG. ΠŸΠΎΠ΄Ρ‚Π²Π΅Ρ€ΠΆΠ΄Π°Π΅Ρ‚ поставки PAC2, AIM-9, IRIS-T ΠΈ финансированиС Ρ‡Π΅Ρ€Π΅Π· ΠΊΡ€Π΅Π΄ΠΈΡ‚ Π•Π‘. - [Missiles for Patriot, several IRIS-T and more: Germany to provide Ukraine with another package ...](https://www.obozrevatel.com/politics-news/raketyi-dlya-patriot-neskolko-iris-t-i-ne-tolko-germaniya-predostavit-ukraine-ocherednoj-paket-oboronnoj-pomoschi.htm) - ΠŸΠΎΠ΄Ρ‚Π²Π΅Ρ€ΠΆΠ΄Π°Π΅Ρ‚ состав ΠΏΠ°ΠΊΠ΅Ρ‚Π° ΠΏΠΎΠΌΠΎΡ‰ΠΈ ΠΈ контСкст Π·ΠΈΠΌΠ½ΠΈΡ… поставок ΠŸΠ’Πž. - [Ukraine to receive hundreds of missiles for Patriot: Pistorius names timeline](https://www.unian.net/weapons/ukraina-poluchit-sotni-raket-dlya-patriot-boris-pistorius-ozvuchil-sroki-13350465.html) - ΠŸΠΎΠ΄Ρ‚Π²Π΅Ρ€ΠΆΠ΄Π°Π΅Ρ‚ сроки поставок ΠΈ ΠΎΠ±ΡŠΡ‘ΠΌ Ρ€Π°ΠΊΠ΅Ρ‚ для Patriot. - [Why Germany will not supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles: Pistorius's explanation](https://glavred.info/world/pochemu-germaniya-ne-postavit-ukraine-rakety-taurus-obyasnenie-pistoriusa-10778231.html) - ΠžΡ‚Π½ΠΎΡΠΈΡ‚ΡΡ ΠΊ ΠΎΡ‚Π΄Π΅Π»ΡŒΠ½ΠΎΠΉ Ρ‚Π΅ΠΌΠ΅ (Taurus), Π½Π΅ ΠΏΡ€ΠΎΡ‚ΠΈΠ²ΠΎΡ€Π΅Ρ‡ΠΈΡ‚ основной ΡΡ‚Π°Ρ‚ΡŒΠ΅, Π½ΠΎ Π½Π΅ использована Π² тСкстС. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Which specific missiles will Germany transfer to Ukraine according to Pistorius's statement? **A:** The Bundeswehr will send PAC2 interceptor missiles from its own stockpiles, increase deliveries of AIM-9 air-to-air missiles, and continue deliveries of the IRIS-T system with industrially produced guided missiles. ### Q: When are the deliveries to be made? **A:** Pistorius stated that the missiles are "being delivered now" and must strengthen Ukraine's air defense before the onset of winter. ### Q: Who is financing the purchase of additional IRIS-T missiles? **A:** The purchase of several thousand additional IRIS-T guided missiles will be financed through the EU defense loan for Ukraine under the 90-billion-euro loan program. ### Q: Which other countries are involved in strengthening Ukraine's air defense? **A:** Countries with Patriot systems are considering options for rapid delivery before winter. France, in coordination with Italy, is preparing the transfer of the SAMP/T system and Aster missiles.