The European Commission has disbursed €3.47 billion to Ukraine under the defence window of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, the Commission announced.
€3.47 billion
Disbursed to Ukraine for defence procurement under the Ukraine Support Loan.
The funds are intended for the procurement of drones, long-range jet-powered drones, missiles, air defence systems, and Gripen fighter jets, according to the Commission.
Additional financing for drones, ammunition, air defence systems, and missiles is expected to be approved in the coming weeks, the Commission said.
The Ukraine Support Loan program totals €90 billion, comprising €60 billion for defence capacity and defence industry strengthening and €30 billion for budget support for state functioning and basic public services, according to the Commission.
A total of €28.3 billion is expected to be disbursed in 2026 to support Ukraine's defence industry under the program, the Commission stated.
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This disbursement is specifically designated as a tranche under the first product schedule for drone procurement, aligning with the European Commission's new 'Drone Deal' initiative to integrate European industrial capacity with Ukrainian defense innovation. Furthermore, the total allocation for Ukraine's defense industry support in 2026 is projected to reach €28.3 billion by September. Previous disbursements under the broader Ukraine Support Loan program include €3.2 billion on June 25, €3.9 billion on June 30, and €1.1 billion on July 15, 2026.
This disbursement constitutes a specific tranche under the initial product schedule dedicated to drone procurement, serving as part of the broader 'Drone Deal' initiative to integrate European industrial capacity with Ukrainian defense innovation. Furthermore, projections indicate that the total allocation of 28.3 billion euros for supporting Ukraine's defense industry throughout 2026 is scheduled for completion by September.
This disbursement represents a specific tranche under the first product schedule for drone procurement, contributing to the broader European Commission 'Drone Deal' aimed at integrating industrial capacity with Ukrainian defense innovation. Furthermore, the total allocation for Ukraine's defense industry support in 2026 is projected to reach €28.3 billion by September. Previous disbursements under the same support program include €3.2 billion on June 25, €3.9 billion on June 30, and €1.1 billion on July 15, 2026.
The €3.47 billion disbursement, valued at approximately $3.98 billion, is a tranche specifically designated for drone procurement under the European Commission's emerging 'Drone Deal.' President Ursula von der Leyen stated that this funding aims to protect Ukraine's skies while fostering defense industrial cooperation between Kyiv and the EU. Furthermore, the total allocation for Ukraine's defense industry support in 2026 is expected to be finalized by September 2026.
