United Kingdom Pledges $286 million in military aid to Ukraine
To help Ukraine in its defense against Russia, Britain has proposed a fresh military aid package valued £225 million ($286 million). The package calls for counter-drone technologies, air defense systems, and navy assets for Ukraine. During his visit to Kyiv on December 18, British Defense Secretary John Healey unveiled the aid and reiterated the UK's long-term commitment to Ukraine while speaking with his counterpart from Ukraine, Rustem Umerov.
United Kingdom Pledges $286 million in military aid to Ukraine
To help Ukraine in its defense against Russia, Britain has proposed a fresh military aid package valued £225 million ($286 million). The package calls for counter-drone technologies, air defense systems, and navy assets for Ukraine. During his visit to Kyiv on December 18, British Defense Secretary John Healey unveiled the aid and reiterated the UK's long-term commitment to Ukraine while speaking with his counterpart from Ukraine, Rustem Umerov.
The aid package sets aside £92 million for naval gear including uncrewed surface vessels, spy drones, and small boats. While £39 million will supply 1,000 counter-drone electronic warfare equipment, another £68 million will support air defense systems. The UK also promised to increase Operation Interflex, a military training program designed to equip 51,000 Ukrainian recruits since mid-2022. In stressing the need of helping Ukraine, Healey said, "The courageous people of Ukraine continue to defy all expectations with their unshakable spirit. They cannot, however, go it by themselves.
Thank you for your help, Ukrainian officials said, stressing the vital need of consistent ammo supply and modern weaponry like the Storm Shadow missiles imported from the UK. The declaration coincides with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting European and NATO officials to coordinate against Russian expansion. Amid claims of more combat and Moscow sending North Korean troops, UK aid marks continuous global initiatives to strengthen Ukraine's defenses.
