The agreement was secured during UK Defense Secretary John Healey's visit to Anduril's Washington D.C. facility ahead of talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon.
Under the deal, Ukraine will receive Altius 600m and Altius 700m drones, classified as "loitering munitions" capable of surveilling designated areas and striking targets. Deliveries of drones, launchers, and spare parts will commence in the coming months, the statement said.
The deal is funded through the UK-administered International Fund for Ukraine (IFU), which is supported by pledges from 10 nations, now totals 1.3 billion pounds, with the UK contributing 500 million pounds.
The agreement comes amid concerns over the U.S. decision to halt intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, potentially hampering Kyiv's access to critical data.
The UK has emphasized its continued military support for Ukraine. Since July 2024, the UK has provided over 5.26 billion pounds in military and financial aid to Ukraine, including 10,000 drones already deployed. (1 pound = 1.29 U.S. dollar)
Xinhua
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