The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to attract almost 1.7 billion pounds from the United Kingdom for additional weapons purchases. These include RapidRanger air defense systems, as well as Martlet light multi-purpose missiles.
Points of attention
- Ukraine is set to strengthen its air defense by acquiring RapidRanger air defense systems and Martlet missiles with the help of £1.7 billion in aid from the United Kingdom.
- The additional weapons purchases aim to enhance Ukraine's ability to counter potential threats and bolster its defense capabilities.
- Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the decision to procure the air defense systems and missiles during a government meeting, emphasizing the importance of this investment in ensuring national security.
Ukraine to acquire additional RapidRanger air defense systems and Martlet missiles
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced this during a government meeting on June 11.
Today we are making a decision to attract almost £1.7 billion from the UK for additional arms purchases. With this money, we plan to purchase RapidRanger air defense systems, as well as Martlet light multi-purpose missiles. This will significantly strengthen our air defense and ability to stop the enemy.
Denys Shmyhal
Prime Minister of Ukraine
Shmyhal recalled that this month the United Kingdom announced record assistance for the creation of drones.
We are talking about 350 million pounds, which will allow us to transfer 100,000 drones to Ukraine this year.
