India, July 31 -- The European Commission has disbursed €3.47 billion to Ukraine under the defense window of the 90 billion Euros Ukraine Support Loan. The funding is provided in response to Ukraine's urgent military needs, as it continues to require capability support to defend itself against Russia's attacks.
This disbursement covers an additional tranche of the first product schedule on drone procurement. It also includes funding for additional drones, including long-range jet-powered drones, missiles, and Gripen fighter jets. The goal is to help Ukraine quickly secure critical equipment it needs, the European Commission said.
It added that more support for drones, ammunition, air defense and missiles will be approved and disburs...