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Britain's Drone Surge: Transforming Warfare in Ukraine
- On June 4, 2025, Britain pledged to deliver 100,000 drones to Ukraine by April 2026 from London, marking a significant military support boost.
- This tenfold increase from 10,000 drones in 2024 aligns with the UK’s Strategic Defence Review, driven by lessons from Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia.
- The drone package, costing £350 million, forms part of a broader £4.5 billion support initiative including artillery shell shipments and Ukrainian troop training.
- Defence Secretary John Healey announced that the UK is increasing its military aid to Ukraine by sending several hundred thousand additional drones this year, marking a significant achievement in providing essential artillery ammunition.
- This expanded drone aid reflects Britain’s commitment to enhance Ukraine’s defense capabilities and shows a strategic shift toward technology-driven military readiness.
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According to the United Kingdom, by April 2026, it wants to deliver 100,000 drones to Ukraine. Today, the Ukraine contact group gathers in NATO headquarters in Brussels.
Britain's Drone Surge: Transforming Warfare in Ukraine
Britain commits to a dramatic increase in drone supplies to Ukraine, marking a pivotal shift in military strategy as drones redefine modern warfare. The initiative is a key part of a significant military support package aimed at fortifying Ukraine against potential Russian threats.
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Britain pledges to deliver 100,000 drones to Ukraine by April 2026
LONDON, June 4 (Reuters) - Britain pledged on Wednesday to supply 100,000 drones to Ukraine by the end of the current financial year in April 2026, marking a tenfold increase, after saying the unmanned aerial vehicles had transformed the way wars are fought.
The United Kingdom is going to invest in submarines, drones and digital warfare capabilities to confront what the country considers new threats, especially that of Russia, in the context of the conflict in Ukraine, nuclear risks and cyberattacks. So said UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, emphasizing that the country is moving towards “preparation for war as the central objective” of the Armed Forces.The ambitious rearmament is part of a strategic …
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