Military Equipment Sent to Ukraine
Tracking the weapons systems, vehicles, and equipment provided to Ukraine and their costs.
Major Weapons Systems
| System | Quantity | Est. Unit Cost | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIMARS | 40+ | $5.6M | USA |
| Patriot Air Defense | 2+ | $1.1B/battery | USA/Germany |
| M1 Abrams Tanks | 31 | $10M | USA |
| Leopard 2 Tanks | 80+ | $15M | Germany/allies |
| Bradley IFV | 300+ | $3.2M | USA |
| M777 Howitzers | 198 | $750K | USA/Canada |
| Storm Shadow/SCALP Missiles | 100+ | $1M+ | UK/France |
Ammunition Costs
One of the largest ongoing expenses is ammunition. Ukraine fires an estimated 6,000-8,000 artillery shells per day. At $2,000-$8,000 per 155mm shell, ammunition costs alone run $12-64 million daily. The conflict has strained global ammunition production capacity and driven up prices.
Air Defense Priority
Air defense has become the most critical and expensive category of military aid. Patriot interceptor missiles cost $4-6 million each, and Ukraine uses multiple missiles per engagement against Russian drones and missiles. The total air defense aid package exceeds $10 billion.
Equipment Losses and Replacement
Both sides have suffered significant equipment losses. Open-source intelligence estimates suggest Ukraine has lost thousands of vehicles and weapons systems, requiring continuous resupply from Western allies. The cost of replacing donated equipment from allied stockpiles adds billions more to total spending.