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UK to provide 150,000 drones to Ukraine as part of $996 million package

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Posted on June 18, 2026

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· Last updated: June 18, 2026

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UK’s $996M Drone Package: 150,000 Drones and Missiles for Ukraine by 2026

Britain’s Major Military Aid Commitment to Ukraine

June 18 (Reuters) - Britain will provide 150,000 drones to Ukraine by the end of 2026 as part of a £752 million ($996 million) funding package, defence minister Dan Jarvis said on Thursday at a meeting ​of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels.

Funding Details and Package Contents

Breakdown of the Drone and Missile Package

• The package, funded by Britain's £2.26 billion loan to Ukraine, includes 350 air defence missiles and ground-based radar systems.

Source of Funding

• The loan is backed by proceeds from immobilised Russian sovereign assets.

Key Participants in the Announcement

International Defence Collaboration

• Jarvis, who co-chaired the meeting with his German counterpart, met with U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and other defence ministers including France and Ukraine.

Currency Exchange Rate

($1 = 0.7550 pounds)

Reporting Credit

(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti in London)

Key Takeaways

  • UK commits to delivering 150,000 drones to Ukraine by end‑2026 under a £752 million package (eurointegration.com.ua)
  • The funding draws from the UK’s £2.26 billion loan to Ukraine under the G7 ERA scheme, repaid via profits from immobilised Russian sovereign assets (eurointegration.com.ua)
  • The package further includes 350 air‑defence missiles and ground‑based radar systems, announced at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels co‑chaired by Dan Jarvis and his German counterpart, with participation from US, French and Ukrainian defence officials (eurointegration.com.ua)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many drones is the UK providing to Ukraine?
Britain will provide 150,000 drones to Ukraine by the end of 2026.
What is the value of the UK's funding package to Ukraine?
The UK package is worth £752 million, equivalent to $996 million.
What else is included in the UK’s funding package for Ukraine?
The funding includes 350 air defence missiles and ground-based radar systems.
How is the UK’s package to Ukraine being funded?
It is funded by Britain's £2.26 billion loan to Ukraine, backed by immobilised Russian sovereign assets.
Who announced the UK’s defense package to Ukraine?
Defence minister Dan Jarvis announced the package at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels.

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