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The United Kingdom has decided to provide Ukraine with air defense assets worth £600 million to help protect Ukrainians from Russian attacks during the winter months, UK Defence Secretary John Healey said.
Healey made the announcement at the opening of a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format), UATV English reports.
“Air defense is an absolute priority. That is why today I can confirm the UK’s largest investment this year in Ukraine’s air defense — £600 million, including thousands of air defense systems, missiles, and automated turrets to shoot down drones, delivered now and through the winter of 2026,” Healey said.
He added that the UK will soon begin domestic production of new Octopus interceptor drones, noting that thousands of these drones will be supplied to Ukraine every month.
“Our mission is clear: to support the fight today, to secure peace tomorrow. And if Putin chooses to continue this war next year, the message to Moscow is clear. The Contact Group will only grow stronger, more united, and will deliver even more equipment to Ukrainian fighters throughout 2026,” Healey concluded.
As reported, the 32nd meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group is taking place today via video conference. During the meeting, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal will brief allies on the current battlefield situation and Ukraine’s key defense needs.
