U.S.-Led Coalition Announces New Initiatives to Bolster Ukraine's Long-Term Armor, Drone Capabilities

Published on January 24, 2024



The U.S.-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group is undertaking two new initiatives aimed at bolstering Ukraine's armor and drone capabilities, a senior Pentagon official announced today. 

The formation of the two new capability coalitions builds upon ongoing efforts by the coalition of close to 50 partner nations to build a future Ukrainian force capable of deterring Russian aggression for the long term.  

In a briefing to reporters following the 18th meeting of the UDCG, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander announced that Germany and Latvia will lead the newly formed armor and drone capability coalitions collectively.  

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