Luxembourg Ministry of Defense published a list of all military equipment, ammunition, and combat vehicles already supplied to Ukraine as military aid after the invasion of the country by Russian armed forces.
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Recently, Luxembourg delivered 28 HUMVEE light tactical vehicles to Ukraine. (Picture source Luxembourg MoD)
Luxembourg maintains a limited military capability to participate in European collective security and crisis management, but the Government of Luxembourg showed from the beginning of the war in Ukraine its involvement in helping the Ukrainian people. Citing information from the Luxembourg Ministry of Defense, the country has already supported Ukraine with military equipment worth €75 million which is 16% of its Defense Budget 2022.
For 30 years, Luxembourg has had political relations with Ukraine, and since the start of the war, the government of Luxembourg has shown its willingness to support Ukraine in the face of the country's invasion by Russia.
Several initiatives have been launched by the people of Luxembourg and called on all municipalities to show their solidarity and support for the Ukrainian people. Numerous municipalities did not hesitate to organize humanitarian aid for the suffering population as quickly as possible and according to the means at their disposal.
On 28 February 2022, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, François Bausch, announced military assistance and support measures for Ukraine. Following various requests from Ukraine and in view of the developments in Ukraine, the Minister of Defence decided to provide lethal and non-lethal equipment as well as logistical support and a financial contribution, but also to increase the military forces in Lithuania within the framework of the reinforced NATO forward presence.
In addition to the financial contribution that Luxembourg is already providing to Ukraine through a NATO fund, Luxembourg will contribute to the financial assistance measures of the European Peace Facility (EPF), aimed at building resilience to defend the civilian population and defend the sovereignty of Ukraine.
According to the list published on December 2, 2022, by the Luxembourg Ministry of Defense, Luxembourg has already delivered to Ukraine 102 NLAW anti-tank guided weapons, 20,000 rounds of 12.7mm caliber ammunition., 12,500 RPG-7 Rocket-Propelled Grenades, 600 rockets for BM-21 MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System).
In terms of protective equipment, Ukraine has received from Luxembourg 22,400 C50 Avon Gas masks, 44,800 filters, 5,000 body armor, and 5,000 combat helmets. Other equipment delivered to Ukraine includes 7 Wrangler jeeps, 15 large tents, 50 SATCOM terminals, 358 arctic sleeping bags, 6 portable heaters, 800 combat rations, 470 night vision equipment, 6 Primoco One 150 unmanned aerial vehicles, 4 pickup vehicles, 4 trailers, 30 3D scanners, 18 generators, 10 light pole sets, and 28 Humvee light tactical vehicles and 20 12.7mm heavy machine guns.
