Commission disburses €1.24 billion to Ukraine for drones and missiles

The European Commission today disbursed €1.24 billion under the defence component part of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The funding covers drones, drone interceptors, drone ammunition and missiles manufactured by Ukrainian entities.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said: “Russia is continuing its deliberate strategy of terror - trying to make daily life unbearable for Ukrainians. Today's disbursement will help strengthen Ukraine's defence industry. And Ukraine's ability to defend itself. To protect people and infrastructure.”

The Ukraine Support Loan provides support with an indicative split of €60 billion for defence and €30 billion for budgetary assistance over 2026–2027. In 2026 alone, €28.3 billion are planned for disbursement to support Ukraine's defence industrial capacity. Further disbursements under the 2026 defence component of the instrument will continue in the coming weeks.

Supporting Ukraine's defence remains a key priority for the EU. By providing access to drones, interceptors, ammunition, air defence and missiles, the EU is helping Ukraine meet urgent needs on the battlefield and strengthen its defence against Russia's war of aggression.

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 €228.7 billion in overall support to Ukraine, including €3.8 billion from the proceeds of immobilised Russian assets.