UK allocates £600m to strengthen Ukraine's air defence

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has announced that the UK is investing £600 million (over US$800 million) – the largest single-year investment – to boost Ukraine's air defence. He made the announcement at the opening of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting (also known as the Ramstein format).

Source: European Pravda

Details: Healey noted that Putin continues his brutal attacks on Ukraine. "With 20,000 drone and missile attacks in the last two months alone, we must step up our support signal further to put pressure on Putin," he said.

He emphasised that Ukrainians must be protected during the winter months.

Quote: "Air defence is an absolute priority. So today I can confirm the US and the UK's biggest single-year investment into air defence for Ukraine. That's £600 million.

Thousands of air defence systems, missiles and automated turrets to shoot down drones, delivering now and through into 2026."

Details: Healey also announced that production of new Octopus interceptor drones will soon begin in the UK, with thousands set to arrive in Ukraine every month.

"Our mission is clear: support the fight today, secure the peace tomorrow. And if Putin chooses to continue this war into next year, our message to Moscow is clear. The Contact Group will only grow stronger, more united, and get even more kit into the hands of Ukrainian fighters during 2026," Healey stated.

Background:

• On 11 September, Ukraine and the UK signed an agreement on the production of Ukrainian interceptor drones.
• The UK Ministry of Defence had previously announced that the first joint project would be a new advanced air defence interceptor drone called Project Octopus.

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