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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Christopher McKeon

UK to send biggest-ever drone shipment to Ukraine in blow for Putin

United Kingdom Drone Ukraine John Healey Rachel Reeves the Ukraine Defence Contact Group Berlin Britain the Middle East
  • Britain is set to announce millions in additional support for Ukraine, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirming a £752 million payment.
  • This payment, part of a larger £3.36 billion loan, is designated for military equipment such as long-range missiles, air defence systems and drones.
  • Defence Secretary John Healey will unveil the UK's largest ever drone package for Ukraine, comprising 120,000 drones of various types.
  • The drone package includes long-range strike, reconnaissance, and logistics drones, with many produced by UK-based companies.
  • Healey will chair the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Berlin, urging allies not to be distracted from supporting Ukraine by the conflict in the Middle East.
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