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UK to sign deal to supply air defence missiles to Ukraine

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Posted on July 10, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will on Thursday sign a previously announced deal to supply Ukraine with more than 5,000 air defence missiles from Thales. Rayner is

UK to Finalize Agreement for Air Defence Missiles to Ukraine

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will on Thursday sign a previously announced deal to supply Ukraine with more than 5,000 air defence missiles from Thales.

Rayner is expected to sign the agreement in Rome, where the Ukraine Recovery Conference is taking place. The deal was first announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on March 2.

The government also re-confirmed it would supply up to 283 million pounds in bilateral assistance to Ukraine over the next year.

($1 = 0.7355 pounds)

(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; editing by William James)

Key Takeaways

  • UK to supply over 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine.
  • Deal signed by Deputy PM Angela Rayner in Rome.
  • Agreement initially announced by PM Keir Starmer.
  • Part of broader UK assistance package to Ukraine.
  • Conference held at Ukraine Recovery Conference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is signing the missile supply deal?
Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will sign the deal.
Where will the signing of the agreement take place?
The agreement will be signed in Rome during the Ukraine Recovery Conference.
What is the value of the financial assistance provided to Ukraine?
The UK government will supply up to 283 million pounds in bilateral assistance to Ukraine over the next year.
When was the missile supply deal first announced?
The deal was first announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on March 2.
How many air defence missiles is the UK supplying to Ukraine?
The UK is supplying more than 5,000 air defence missiles from Thales.

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