UK to provide Ukraine with 1,000 air defense missiles

UK to provide Ukraine with 1,000 air defense missiles

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The United Kingdom today announced it will provide Ukraine with additional multirole missiles to strengthen the country's air defense. The package includes 1,000 missiles.

According to Ukrinform, the UK Ministry of Defence stated this on the social media platform X.

"The UK is set to deliver an additional 1,000 Lightweight Multirole Missiles," the statement reads.

It is noted that London will supply Kyiv with Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM), manufactured in the city of Belfast.

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The UK Ministry of Defence added that this will help Ukraine's Defense Forces protect the country's infrastructure from Russian missile and drone attacks.

As Ukrinform previously reported, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed confidence that allies will find $15 billion to finance the PURL program in 2026.

Photo: Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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