NewsUK boosts drone support: 100,000 units pledged to Ukraine

UK boosts drone support: 100,000 units pledged to Ukraine

The British government has just announced that by April 2026, it will provide Ukraine with 100,000 drones. This represents a tenfold increase in this type of support from London for the Ukrainian military.

Ukraine will receive significant support. A decision has already been made in London.
Ukraine will receive significant support. A decision has already been made in London.
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Maciej Zubel

Reuters reports that the UK government believes unmanned aerial vehicles have transformed the way wars are conducted.

The delivery of thousands of drones worth £350 million (approximately CAD 567 million) is part of a broader initiative of British military support for Ukraine valued at £4.5 billion (approximately CAD 7.3 billion).

The British government also announced in a statement that it has completed the delivery of 140,000 artillery shells to Ukraine and will spend an additional £247 million (approximately CAD 400 million) this year on training Ukrainian soldiers.

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On Monday, ministers endorsed the Strategic Defence Review developed by independent experts. It calls for the creation of a more lethal, technology-driven army to counter emerging threats, including potential Russian aggression.

Source: PAP

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