Britain announces surge in Ukraine support

The UK government has unveiled a fresh £450 million military aid package for Ukraine, as European allies attempt to strengthen Kyiv’s position ahead of any peace deal with Russia


£250m
For “close fight” package, including radar systems, anti-tank mines and hundreds of thousands of aerial drones

Drones include explosive-dropping and FPV types reported to be causing 60-70% of current damage
to Russian equipment

£160m
For repairs and maintenance of UK-supplied vehicles and equipment


Apr 11 aid package
£450m
($585m)

CONTRIBUTORS 
Britain: £350m 
Norway: £100m

Ukrainian FPV drone

RECENT UK MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO UKRAINE
 
Sep 6, 2024: 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) to boost Kyiv’s air defences – £162m
 
Feb 12: Drones, tanks, armoured vehicles and air defence systems – £150m
 
Dec 19: Package includes maritime drones and small boats, air defence systems and counter- drone systems – £225m
 
Feb 24: Largest military aid package announced to date, covering total military financing for Ukraine
in 2025 – £4.5 billion
 
Jan 16, 2025: UK and Ukraine sign 100-year partnership agreement aiming to build military, economic and cultural ties
 
Mar 2: Deal alllows Ukraine to purchase more than 5,000 LMMs through export finance – £1.6 billion
 

Sources: BBC, Reuters, UK Government Picture: Newscom © GRAPHIC NEWS