The United Kingdom will urgently allocate an additional £100 million (over €115 million) to Ukraine to support its air defense, which will help protect the country from Russia’s relentless attacks, according to the British government’s press service.
“These funds will be rapidly deployed to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense to provide better protection for frontline troops and key national infrastructure against air strikes,” the statement said.
It is noted that, together with this latest aid package, the UK has allocated £600 million over the past two months to support Ukraine’s air defense system, once again reaffirming the government’s determination to save lives and strengthen Ukraine’s resilience.
“As Putin continues his appalling attacks across Ukraine, my message is simple—the UK’s support will not waver. Putin’s unprovoked full-scale invasion has harmed households across the UK, driving up the cost of living and undermining European security. To ensure this never happens again and to protect people in our country from the real threat posed by Russia, I am determined to do everything possible to support a sovereign and free Ukraine for future generations. “This vital package of air defense capabilities will do just that, protecting millions of people in Ukraine from Russia’s barbaric attacks on cities and homes, while their armed forces bravely defend their country and our values on the front lines,” said Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
It is noted that the support package demonstrates the UK’s readiness to defend its allies and its interests and follows the Prime Minister’s announcement that British military personnel will now have the right to inspect “shadow fleet” vessels passing through British waters—which increases pressure on Putin.
The new funding complements the £500 million air defense assistance package announced in February during a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
This package included £150 million for NATO’s “Priority Ukraine Requirements List” (PURL) initiative, enabling the rapid delivery of air defense interceptors, as well as over 1,000 Light Multiple Missiles (LMMs) manufactured in Belfast.
It also supported a £390 million agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation between the UK and Ukrainian industries.
