Ukraine is set to receive thousands more drones as the UK, in partnership with Latvia, leads a major drone capability coalition. This initiative is part of a broader technological support package that includes a £800m budget allocation for AI and drones, announced from the beginning of 2024. The Ukrainian government has committed approximately 40 billion hryvnia (UAH) for the procurement and local production of drones, aiming to fortify and construct defense lines. This move is in response to the country's budget deficit, which exceeds 20% of its GDP, amounting to $37 billion. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal highlighted the readiness of the Ukrainian market to produce more than a million drones, with plans to establish multiple defense manufacturing facilities within Ukraine. Notably, 50% of the budget for arms procurement will support local producers, focusing on UAVs and electronic warfare systems to advance in the technology war. The UK's investment exceeds $200 million towards Ukrainian drone manufacture, reflecting a significant international contribution to Ukraine's defense efforts.
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UK to invest over $200 million in Ukrainian drone manufacture. https://t.co/vbqGl6e1y5
🇺🇦🦅 "We understand that business and the market in Ukraine are already ready to produce more than a million drones. We will, of course, buy everything that our business can do in order to transfer it to our Defense Forces," said Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. https://t.co/70SB2PvSLe
🇺🇦👍 "The government allocated about ₴40 billion for the purchase of UAVs", - the Prime Minister said. 👀 50% of all funds for the purchase of weapons are planned to be spent in Ukraine. Efforts are focused on UAVs and EW systems to win the technology war. https://t.co/siRaOEkcDj
👾 Ukraine's PM says Ukrainian market ready to produce over 1 million drones https://t.co/4CaQEeUkQ6
Ukrainian PM Shmyhal announced plans to establish multiple defense manufacturing facilities in Ukraine, emphasizing that 50% of the budget for arms procurement will support local producers. https://t.co/PRdS411Dju
Businesses and the market in Ukraine are already ready to produce more than a million drones. The government allocated about 40 billion hryvnia to organize production. https://t.co/kyasZ8xSCi
🇺🇦 "The government allocated UAH 20 billion for the fortification and construction of defense lines from the beginning of 2024", — Shmyhal ▪️About UAH 40 billion has been allocated for the purchase of drones; ▪️This year's budget deficit is more than 20% of GDP - $37 billion.
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Ukraine will receive thousands more drones as Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced today that the UK will co-lead a major drone capability coalition with Latvia for Ukraine. https://t.co/BkoYqRRXg2