UK to provide 150,000 drones to Ukraine as part of $996 million package
The package is funded by frozen Russian assets and is meant to help Ukraine defend civilians from missile and drone attacks.
- Defence Secretary Jarvis announced the United Kingdom will deliver 150,000 Ukrainian-produced drones by year-end and more than 350 air-defence missiles by 2026, funded by a £2.26 billion loan backed by frozen Russian assets.
- The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, confirmed the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration loan employs proceeds from immobilized Russian sovereign assets, allowing Moscow's own capital to fund Ukraine's defence and relieve pressure on British taxpayers.
- During his first NATO Defence Ministers meeting, Jarvis co-chaired the Ukraine Defence Contact Group alongside German counterpart Boris Pistorius and met President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the United Kingdom's unwavering support.
- Jarvis also agreed with Germany and Norway to strengthen anti-submarine warfare cooperation in the High North and Atlantic, addressing growing concerns over Russian submarine activity threatening NATO's northern flank.
- Next month, Major General Tom Bateman will assume command of the Multinational Force for Ukraine headquarters as a Lieutenant General, overseeing long-term planning for regeneration of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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British military aid to Ukraine crosses a new course with 150,000 drones and more than 350 missiles supplied. Funded by frozen Russian assets, this $1 billion programme aims to strengthen the...
UK to fund 150,000 Ukrainian-made drones and 350 air defense missiles in £752 million package funded by Russian assets
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones and more than 350 air defense missiles and radar systems under a new £752 million military aid package funded through revenues generated from frozen Russian sovereign assets, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on 18 June. UK Defense Secretary Dan Jarvis said the assistance would help protect Ukrainian civilians from Russian missile and drone attacks while reinforcing Ukraine's ability…
UK to send Ukraine 150,000 drones, air defense systems using proceeds from frozen Russian assets
The U.K. will provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones and more than 350 air defense missiles and radar systems under a new military aid package worth 752 million pounds ($1 billion), the British government announced on June 18. The package, unveiled during the NATO defense ministers' meeting and Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) gathering in Brussels, will be financed through the U.K.'s 2.26 billion-pound ($3 billion) Extraordinary Revenue Accele…
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