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UK Unveils £600 Million Air Defence Package for Ukraine

12/20/2025

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The UK announced a £600 million air-defence support package for Ukraine, marking its largest single-year investment in this area.
The package includes automated counter-drone turrets and missile systems, with over 1,000 missiles delivered since June 2023.
The new systems, including remotely operated turrets from Estonia, aim to counter Shahed-type drones and will be delivered in 2026.
Defence Secretary John Healey highlighted the importance of this support during a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, attended by representatives from around 50 nations.
The UK has allocated £4.5 billion for long-term military assistance this year.

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The UK announced a £600 million air-defence support package for Ukraine, marking its largest single-year investment in this area.
The package includes automated counter-drone turrets and missile systems, with over 1,000 missiles delivered since June 2023.
The new systems, including remotely operated turrets from Estonia, aim to counter Shahed-type drones and will be delivered in 2026.
Defence Secretary John Healey highlighted the importance of this support during a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, attended by representatives from around 50 nations.
The UK has allocated £4.5 billion for long-term military assistance this year.