UK announces 120,000‑drone delivery to Ukraine

In Berlin, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced the largest drone delivery of 2026, sending more than 120,000 unmanned aerial systems to Ukraine. The package is part of a broader Western effort to strengthen Kyiv’s air capabilities against Russian attacks. Healey emphasized that the drones will enhance both reconnaissance and strike capacity on the front lines. The delivery follows recent pledges of billions in military aid to Ukraine from NATO allies.