Chile could enter into an unprecedented deal by supplying 30 Marder 1A3 armored vehicles to Germany as part of a “ring swap,” according to El Mostrador and organizations monitoring the delivery of military aid to Ukraine.
It is expected that these vehicles will eventually strengthen the Ukrainian armed forces, while Santiago would gain access to modern air defense systems provided by Berlin.
Germany has already sent 140 Marder 1A3s to Kiev and committed another 25, and the addition of the Chilean vehicles would further expand this commitment. However, the operation raises questions about whether this is the fulfillment of older promises – already delayed by more than four months – or a new package that has not yet been officially announced.
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The “ring exchange” model is used by several European countries to support Ukraine, receiving German compensation in weapons or financing. If the deal is confirmed, it would mark the first participation by a Latin American country in this type of cooperation, which would be an important diplomatic step within broader international support for Kiev.
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The Chilean media El Mostrador reports based on multiple sources that the Chilean government has agreed to sell 30 Marder 1A3 IFVs from army stocks to Germany as part of a new Ringtausch. Germany would (most likely) deliver the Marder 1A3 IFVs to #Ukraine and provide Chile with… pic.twitter.com/lujVBlRLiB
— German Aid to Ukraine (@deaidua) 20 november 2025
