Brussels announced on November 14 that it will spend 300 million euros to help up to nine EU member countries buy air-defense systems, armored vehicles, and artillery rounds.
It is believed some of the weapons will be supplied directly to Ukraine, while delivery of others will free up countries' older stockpiles for handover to Kyiv.
The European Commission's executive vice president, Margrethe Vestager, said: “This is the first time we [are using the] EU budget to support member states in commonly procuring defense products," adding, "The selected projects will also increase our support to Ukraine, with additional defense equipment.”
