Ukraine was the main destination for German arms exports in the first half of 2026

Ukraine was the main recipient of German arms exports in the first half of 2026, with Germany approving a record €13.87 billion in exports of military equipment and defence-related products during the period, according to the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs.

“According to preliminary data, export licences for military equipment worth approximately €13.87 billion were granted in the first half of 2026. Ukraine was the main recipient country,” the ministry said in a statement published on its website.