US EditionBritain's Drone Surge: Transforming Warfare in Ukraine
- On June 4, 2025, the United Kingdom announced from London that it will provide Ukraine with 100,000 unmanned aerial vehicles by April 2026.
- This pledge grew from lessons learned in Ukraine's three-year conflict with Russia and aligns with the UK’s Strategic Defence Review.
- The drone package, costing £350 million, forms part of a broader £4.5 billion military support initiative including artillery shells and troop training.
- Defence Secretary John Healey announced that the UK plans to significantly increase its drone deliveries to Ukraine this year, aiming to supply 100,000 drones—ten times the 10,000 units provided in 2024.
- Britain’s increased drone support underscores its role as a leading Western ally and signals a strategic shift toward a more technologically advanced military.
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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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