Air defense systems and missiles: Great Britain announced a new aid package for Ukraine
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The United Kingdom has announced a record annual aid to Ukraine to strengthen air defense — 600 million pounds sterling will be allocated for these needs.
This was stated by the UK Defense Minister John Healy during the opening of the meeting of the Contact Group on Defense Issues in Ukraine in the “Ramstein” format, European Pravda reports.
According to the minister, Russia is not stopping its massive attacks on Ukraine. In the last two months alone, about 20,000 drone and missile strikes have been recorded.
In this regard, Gili emphasized, the allies must act more actively — both to protect the civilian population and to increase pressure on the Kremlin, especially on the eve of the winter period.
The head of the British Ministry of Defense emphasized that air defense is an undisputed priority for supporting Ukraine. That is why London decided on the largest single-year investment in the field of air defense — 600 million pounds.
As part of this package, Ukraine will receive thousands of air defense systems, missiles, as well as automated turrets to destroy enemy drones. Deliveries are already underway and will continue in 2026.
In addition, John Healy announced the launch of production of new Octopus interceptor drones in the United Kingdom. According to him, thousands of such devices will enter service with Ukraine every month.
The Minister stressed that the goal of the Allies remains unchanged – to support Ukraine in the fight today and work to ensure peace in the future. At the same time, he warned that if the war continues from Russia, the Contact Group will become even more united and increase the supply of weapons to the Ukrainian military in 2026.
As a reminder, the United Kingdom may unblock Russian frozen assets worth 8 billion pounds sterling (over 10.5 billion dollars) in order to transfer them to Ukraine.
As reported, military support for Ukraine in 2025 risks becoming the lowest since the start of a full-scale war.
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