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Germany And UK Seek Additional Air Defense For Ukraine Amid Patriot Shortage

Germany and the United Kingdom are seeking additional air defense assets for Ukraine, due to the shortage of Patriot systems and missiles for them from the US. UATV English reports this, citing Ukrinform . Berlin and London hope to prepare a plan for additional support for Ukraine ahead of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine meeting in the "Ramstein" format on November 17. UK Defense…

Germany And UK Seek Additional Air Defense For Ukraine Amid Patriot Shortage

Germany and the United Kingdom are requesting extra air defense resources for Ukraine, due to the deficiency of Patriot systems and missiles from the US. Reports from UATV English, citing Ukrinform, indicate that Berlin and London aim to devise a strategy for further assistance for Ukraine prior to the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine meeting in Ramstein format on November 17.

UK Defense Secretary Wes Streeting disclosed that London is exploring methods to bolster Ukraine's aid and involve additional allies. The UK has allocated an additional £10 billion for Ukraine last week, including £500 million immediately, to aid Ukraine during an arduous and harsh winter. Earlier, it was reported that the United Kingdom intends to hasten the delivery of a £45 million air defense missile package to Ukraine, with £10 million transferred promptly to counter jet-powered drones.

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