Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a major new deal allowing Ukraine to tap into £1.6 billion of UK export finance to buy more than 5,000 air defence missiles. Speaking at a press conference after a high-profile security summit in London, the Prime Minister stressed that the weapons—set to be produced in Belfast—will not only support Ukraine but also create jobs in the UK’s defence industry.
“This will be vital for protecting critical infrastructure,” he said. “Now, and strengthen Ukraine in securing the peace when it comes.”
