AFP, 31 Aug 2014 – Germany will send anti-tank rocket launchers, rifles and hand grenades to support Iraqi Kurds battling jihadist militants fighting for the Islamic State, the defence ministry announced Sunday.
The equipment, which will be delivered in three stages, کinclude 30 anti-tank missiles, 16,000 assault rifles, 8,000 pistols as well as portable anti-tank rocket launchers, the defence ministry said.
As well as weapons, Germany plans to send other items such as tents, helmets and radio equipment, according to a list from the defence ministry.
The equipment, which has been taken out of German army reserves, is valued at 70 million euros ($92 million), the defence ministry said on its website.
“The terror group, Islamic State, is a deadly threat for hundreds of thousands,” Steinmeier told reporters.
Germany said on August 20 that it was ready to send weapons to support the Iraqi Kurds.