London, Sept 8, 2026 (AFP) - UK commits £100 million for Ukraine's air defence, including Patriot missiles: govt

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2026-09-08

Britain's government announced on Tuesday it was committing £100 million ($135 million) to boost Ukraine's air defence capabilities this winter, including with Patriot missiles. The UK will also supply "air defence interceptors, large-calibre artillery rounds and drones" as part of the contribution to a NATO programme supporting Kyiv, the defence ministry said in a statement. pdh/gil ...

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