United Kingdom to Supply Over 10,000 Drones to Ukraine

Published on March 9, 2024

Photo: United Kingdom to Supply Over 10,000 Drones to Ukraine. Source: president.gov.ua

On March 7th, during his third visit to Kyiv, British Defense Minister Grant Shapps announced his country's intention to allocate £325 million for the procurement of over 10,000 drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was announced during a meeting between Shapps and the Chief of the General Staff of the British Armed Forces, Admiral Tony Radakin, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defence Minister Rustem Umeyrov, as reported by the official website of the United Kingdom government.

Among the drones to be supplied to Ukraine at the expense of Great Britain will be FPV drones, 1000 combat UAVs, as well as reconnaissance and maritime drones.

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