British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace on Thursday confirmed the UK would supply artillery systems and ammunition to Ukraine.
Britain will deliver more artillery guns, hundreds of drones and hundreds of other anti-tank weapons to Ukraine in the coming weeks, according to a defense minister.
The delivery of the new equipment will significantly boost UK support as it battles to repel Russia’s brutal and unjustified invasion.
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More than 20 M109 155mm self-propelled guns and 36 105mm L119 cannons will soon arrive from the UK, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace announced in an update to Parliament today. He added that anti-aircraft radar systems and more than 50,000 rounds for Ukraine’s existing Soviet-era artillery will also follow.
This equipment will strengthen the self-defense ability of the Ukrainian Armed Forces against the indiscriminate use of artillery by Russia.
The UK will also send more than 1,600 anti-tank weapons in the coming weeks, along with drones, including hundreds of aerial bombs.
To date, 6,900 NLAW, Javelin, Brimstone and other anti-tank weapons, as well as 16,000 shells, 6 Stormer vehicles equipped with Starstreak anti-aircraft missile launchers and hundreds of missiles have been sent to Ukraine.
The UK has also provided sea-based Brimstone missiles, multiple launch missile systems, 120 armored combat vehicles and a large amount of non-lethal aid including more than 82,000 helmets, 8,450 armor sets and more than 5,000 night vision device.
“The size and range of equipment we are offering demonstrates the strength of our resolve. Together with our international partners, we will ensure Ukraine has the tools to defend their country from Putin’s illegal invasion,” Wallace said.
The increase comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced in June that Britain would provide an extra £1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.
The funding, which brings UK military support and broader regional operations since the outbreak of war to £2.3 billion, will herald a new phase in support. of the international community, allowing Ukraine to go beyond its brave defense against Russia’s illegal aggression and conduct offensive operations.
The next phase of military support, covered by this additional funding, will include more sophisticated air defense systems, innovative new unmanned aerial vehicles and electronic warfare equipment. .
It comes after the UK launched a major training campaign for Ukrainian forces, with the capacity to train up to 10,000 troops.
The Defense Secretary recently visited some of the first Ukrainian troops to join the ongoing program at locations across the UK’s North West, South West and South East.
