Belfast Factory to Supply Ukraine with 5,000 Air Defense Missiles
The UK government has announced a substantial £1.6 billion deal with Thales to supply Ukraine with 5,000 LMM air defense missiles, significantly expanding on a previous contract. This forms part of a four-point plan for achieving peace and defending Ukraine, with a potential further £500 million investment possible. A Ukrainian partner will produce launchers and command systems, and the deal is expected to create and sustain hundreds of jobs in the UK. The increased missile supply aims to bolster Ukraine’s defenses against ongoing attacks and deter future Russian aggression.
John Q. Hosedrinker