The UK-administered International Fund for Ukraine (IFU) has announced military aid of 150 million pounds ($190 million) for the war-torn country. It will go toward the procurement of air defense and maritime equipment. UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps stated that the aid is specifically tailored to meet the most urgent capability requirements of the armed forces of Ukraine.
The air defense package for Ukraine includes radars and counter-drone systems, while the maritime package consists of small boats and other equipment like loitering munitions and underwater mine countermeasure drones. This support is part of the UK-Norwegian Maritime Capability Coalition.
The IFU is made up of 12 countries including Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the UK. Together, they have raised over 900 million pounds ($1.14 billion) to support Ukraine in defending freedom and democracy.
