The United Kingdom has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, which includes missiles, artillery systems, combat boats, and other weapons. The announcement was made by the new UK Secretary of Defense, John Healey, during his visit to Odesa. The package includes 250,000 rounds of ammunition, 90 Brimstone missiles, 50 military boats, 40 demining vehicles, 10 artillery systems, and other support equipment. The UK government website reported this news. This new tranche of military support follows the largest-ever aid package announced in April 2024, which included vehicles, missiles, and additional weaponry, as well as surface capabilities for the Ukrainian military.

The decision to increase military support for Ukraine was confirmed by the British Defense Minister during his visit to coincide with Ukraine’s Navy Day celebrations. The Secretary of Defense emphasized the UK’s commitment to renewing and increasing support for Ukraine’s defense. The delivery of the weapons allocated as part of the April aid package is also being expedited to ensure completion within the next 100 days. The government had previously considered transferring advanced air defense systems to Ukraine. The exact reasons behind the additional military aid package were not specified in the source article.

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• 250,000 rounds of 12.7 mm ammunition
• 61 bulldozers for defensive positions
• Support for previously provided AS-90 artillery systems
• AS-90 self-propelled howitzers in exercises with Ukrainian artillerymen