A fresh $42 million, new sanctions, and a seat in the coalition rebuilding Ukraine’s Navy. Australia just signed its long-term security pact with Ukraine
The pact bundles weapons, energy, and humanitarian aid, widens sanctions to nearly 1,900 measures, and brings Canberra's total support to nearly $1.3 billion.
Australia has sealed a long-term security pact with Ukraine, committing to provide A$60 million ($42 million) in additional support following a meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This agreement includes A$45 million ($32 million) for Australian Defence Force equipment, A$10 million for Ukraine's Energy Support Fund, and A$5 million in humanitarian aid, raising Australia's total contribution to nearly A$1.9 billion ($1.3 billion).
In response, Australia has also expanded its sanctions against Russia to nearly 1,900 measures and listed nearly 300 shadow-fleet vessels. Additionally, Australia is set to join the Maritime Capability Coalition for Ukraine, a coalition led by the UK and Norway, which aims to bolster Ukraine's Navy. This move is seen as a mutual exchange, providing Ukraine with maritime capabilities while giving Australia insights into advanced maritime techniques.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles emphasized that this partnership involves a reciprocal exchange of knowledge, with Australia lending its strengths and insights to help build Ukraine's defense industrial base, while simultaneously learning from Ukraine's hard-earned experience in developing their own capabilities. Thus far, Australia has supplied 49 retired M1A1 Abrams tanks and 120 Bushmaster protected vehicles to Ukraine, which have immediately been integrated into frontline use.
Furthermore, two Australian companies are currently developing Arrow interceptor drones for delivery to Ukraine.
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