Overview
- Defence Secretary John Healey announced the package alongside a Ukraine Defence Contact Group session co‑chaired with Germany’s Boris Pistorius, with about 50 nations participating including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
- The Ministry of Defence says more than 1,000 UK‑built air‑defence missiles have been delivered since June 2025, marking the largest single‑year British investment in Ukraine’s air defence.
- Over 250,000 rounds of air‑defence ammunition were supplied this year, alongside a final tranche of 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles reported to be countering drones and cruise missiles.
- The UK is handing over five RAVEN air‑defence systems, while GRAVEHAWK systems are entering service to help protect critical infrastructure from deep‑strike attacks.
- More than 20 remotely guided counter‑drone turrets are being procured from Estonia for delivery in 2026, with the UK–Ukraine Octopus interceptor‑drone initiative flagged as a longer‑term, lower‑cost contribution.