Britain prepares a new military aid package for Ukraine.


The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with new defense equipment worth $286 million
The UK's Defense Minister Jonny Mercer announced that the United Kingdom will provide a new package of defense equipment for Ukraine worth £225 million or $286 million. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing British media.
Equipment to strengthen Ukraine's naval fleet, including small boats, reconnaissance drones, unmanned surface vessels, munitions, and mine-resistant drones will cost £92 million or approximately $116 million.
Air defense equipment, including radars, ground-based 'decoy' equipment, and drone electronic warfare systems will be provided for £68 million or approximately $85.6 million.
Support and spare parts for systems previously supplied to Ukraine will cost £26 million or nearly $33 million.
Over 1,000 electronic warfare systems against drones and jointly procured respirators and equipment to enhance the defense capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be provided for £39 million or about $49 million.
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