In recent weeks, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has almost daily published pictures of arms supplies from abroad. The most high-profile of them were the transfer of additional Javelin ATGMS from the USA and the Baltic States, as well as the supply of NLAW anti-tank guided missiles from the UK.
The list of weapons is not limited to this. So, it is known that Stinger MANPADS were delivered to Ukraine from Lithuania in the Dual Mount Stinger (DMS) configuration, and Poland announced the supply of locally developed MANPADS called Piorun.
Javelin, NLAW, Stinger missile systems and M141 BDM anti-bunker grenade launchers
Image source: president.gov.ua
Another novelty for the APU is the M141 BDM anti-bunker grenade launchers from the USA. This weapon differs from the ATGM in that it is designed to destroy small fortifications (it can also be used against lightly armored vehicles).
The United States also supplied Ukraine with Mk automatic grenade launchers. 19 with M430A1 HEDP fragmentation and armor-piercing rounds. Thus, this weapon can be used against both infantry and lightly armored vehicles. The official reports also include small arms, but details are not reported. According to unofficial information, we are talking about Browning M2 and M240 machine guns.
Testing of new types of weapons during the exercise "Zametil-2022"
Canada announced the supply of small arms (sniper rifles and machine guns), optics, night vision devices and "much more". In addition, the Netherlands promised to send rifles and personal protective equipment.
Thus, the Ukrainian army already has Western ATGMs, MANPADS, grenade launchers and new small arms, while supplies continue. At the same time, in Western Europe there are also opponents of the supply of lethal weapons to Ukraine. In particular, this is Germany, which refuses to supply lethal weapons, and also blocks the transfer of certain types of weapons by other countries.
