The UK, together with its NATO allies, will deliver 30,000 new drones to Ukraine. The delivery will take place after the "drone coalition" has concluded contracts worth £45 million (about $55.3 million).
Points of attention
- Ukraine is set to receive 30,000 new drones from the Drone Coalition following a £45 million deal involving the UK and its NATO allies.
- The Drone Coalition, established in 2024, aims to supply drones to the Ukrainian military to defend against Russian aggression, with nearly 20 countries participating in the initiative.
- Funding for the new drones is sourced from countries like Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia, and Sweden, highlighting international support for Ukraine's security.
- The main goal of the Drone Coalition is to equip Ukrainian defenders with advanced technologies to enhance the country's security in the face of ongoing threats.
- The announcement of the new aid to Ukraine was made by British Defense Minister John Healy and Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds, showcasing the collaborative efforts of the coalition.
Ukraine will receive 30 thousand new drones
This was reported by the press service of the British Ministry of Defense.
The new aid to Ukraine was announced by British Defense Minister John Healy together with Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds at a meeting of the Defense Contact Group, which took place on January 9 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
It is noted that 30,000 drones will be sent to Ukraine after the international "drone coalition", led by Britain and Latvia, concludes contracts worth 45 million pounds sterling (about 55.3 million dollars).
Funding for the new drones comes from Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia and Sweden.
Drone Coalition for Ukraine
In 2024, Ukraine's allies created a "drone coalition" aimed at supplying drones to the Ukrainian military to defend against Russian aggression. Nearly 20 countries joined the initiative.
The coalition is led by Latvia and the United Kingdom.
In addition, the partner countries that make up the coalition have created a joint fund, the funds from which are used to purchase drones for Ukrainian defenders.
