Great Britain allocated 3.5 billion pounds (almost $4.5 billion) to Ukraine for the purchase of modern military equipment of British manufacturers, are reported on the UK government website.
It is noted that the country’s trade mission, which included representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the Department of Business and Trade and the defense association ADS, visited Ukraine to discuss further cooperation with the Ukrainian government and industry representatives. It was chaired by Under Secretary of State for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard.
It is reported that this mission is a continuation of the agreement concluded in July 2024, which allows Ukraine to spend 3.5 billion pounds (almost $4.5 billion) on the purchase of modern military equipment from British manufacturers.
“Great Britain’s support for Ukraine is unbreakable. (…) But our support is much broader than just providing equipment,” said Pollard. “By deepening our ties with the defense industry of Ukraine, we are expanding our own industrial capacity while simultaneously increasing Ukraine’s capabilities,” he said.
It is reported that the Ministry of Defense of Great Britain has already concluded “several important contracts” with British companies. In particular, an agreement with Thales for the supply of missiles for air defense and Sheffield Forgemasters for the production of forgings for artillery guns. Other agreements “are in the preparation stage and will be financed by Ukraine using its own reserves and 3.5 billion pounds of export financing from the United Kingdom,” the message states.
