# EU releases €658 million for Ukraine’s defense procurement The European Commission says most of the payment will buy equipment from Ukrainian companies. Published 2026-11-06 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/11/06/eu-releases-658-million-for-ukraine-s-defense-procurement/ The European Commission disbursed €658 million to Ukraine for defense procurement under the Ukraine Support Loan.[1][2] Most of the payment will purchase equipment from Ukrainian companies, the Commission said.[1] The funding is intended for drones, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems and air defense ammunition.[1] Earlier defense payments included €3.9 billion on June 30.[3] That payment went toward a tranche of around €6 billion dedicated to drone procurement.[3] A further €3.3 billion payment on Sept. 18 covered drones and missiles.[4] The latest defense disbursement accompanied €3.7 billion in budget support, Ukraine’s second macro-financial assistance installment for 2026.[2] Ukraine met all 12 policy conditions required for that budget payment.[1] ## Why it matters The payment brings disbursements under the loan’s defense leg to €16.4 billion.[1] Another €11.9 billion is available under the loan for the rest of 2026 to support Ukraine’s defense industrial capacity, with release subject to the required conditions.[1] ## Sources 1. European Commission: Commission disburses €4.36 billion to Ukraine under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan 2. European Commission (DG ECFIN): Commission disburses €4.36 billion to Ukraine under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan 3. European Commission: Ukraine Support Loan 4. European Commission: Commission disburses €3.3 billion in defence funding to Ukraine (Sept. 18, 2026)