New Prime Minister Will Not ‘Change UK-Ukraine Dynamic’, Keir Starmer Vows
The package would support about 5,000 UK jobs and modernize Ukraine’s air force as Russian strikes on Kyiv intensify, officials said.
- On Thursday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged €300 million to deliver 16 advanced Swedish Gripen jets to Ukraine by 2029 during his final visit to Kyiv, just hours after Russian strikes killed two and injured six.
- Starmer's commitment deepened after traveling to Paris on Monday for a coalition of the willing meeting where he announced the UK would join the EU's €90 billion loan to Kyiv, capping a tenure marked by a 100-year partnership with Ukraine.
- The Gripen programme will support approximately 5,000 jobs across more than 50 UK defence companies including Saab UK in Fareham and Leonardo UK in Edinburgh, with training for Ukrainian pilots and engineers included alongside Sweden's donation of up to 16 older Gripen C/D aircraft.
- At a press conference at Zelensky's official ceremonial residence, Starmer stated "The resolve of the United Kingdom remains the same, it will not waver," as Zelensky expressed hope to build "new strong relations" with the incoming prime minister and requested a meeting "as soon as possible."
- The Gripen aircraft will help modernize Ukraine's air force as it faces ongoing Russian attacks, operating alongside existing F-16 and Mirage fighters, while Andy Burnham takes over Labour leadership Friday before entering Downing Street Monday.
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UK Pledges €300 Million to Fund 16 Swedish-Made Gripen Fighter Jets for Ukraine
The United Kingdom has committed €300 million ($345 million) in joint funding with Sweden to deliver 16 advanced combat aircraft to Ukraine, the Office of the President of Ukraine reported on July 16. The funding package was announced in Kyiv during a bilateral meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, marking Starmer’s fourth and final official visit to the Ukrainian capital as head of the UK governm…
UK pledges $345M for Ukraine’s 16 Gripen fighters
The UK has pledged €300 million ($345 million) to help Ukraine field a squadron of 16 Saab Gripen E fighter jets by 2029. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the funding during a visit to Kyiv on July 16, 2026, where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The UK said it would work with Sweden to help deliver the aircraft as Ukraine continues to defend itself against Russian attacks. The package includes training for Ukrainian …
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New prime minister will not ‘change UK-Ukraine dynamic’, Keir Starmer vows
The Prime Minister predicted his successor Andy Burnham would maintain the UK’s support for Kyiv.
After the confirmation of the acquisition of the new Gripen E by the Ukrainian Air Force, the UK announced an investment of 300 million pounds to accelerate the incorporation of these new generation fighters. The measure, communicated on July 16 by Prime Minister Keir Starmer [...] The UK ticket will allocate 300 million pounds for the incorporation of the Gripen E fighters into the Ukrainian Air Force aparece primero en Zona Militar.
UK commits €300 million to Ukraine Gripen fighter jet squadron by 2029, linking air defence support with British defence jobs
The package will help Ukraine field a squadron of 16 Gripen E fighter jets by 2029. It also covers pilot and engineer training, simulators, spare parts and other equipment needed to bring the aircraft into frontline service. The government said the Gripen programme will support 5,000 highly skilled jobs across more than 50 UK-based companies that supply the global aircraft programme. Those companies include parts of the UK defence sector from Sa…
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