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Support to Ukraine’s Military

Monday 28 March 2022 · 3 questions

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Answered 2 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • British Department provided Ukraine with over 4000 next-generation light anti-tank weapons, Javelin anti-tank systems, and committed to Starstreak missiles.
  • Department frequently consults with Ukrainian MOD to resource the fight against evolving conflict.
  • MOD spending on relief in Ukraine is unlikely to be counted as significant official development assistance.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Fletcher
Ukraine
Context

The MP inquired about the Department's support for Ukraine's military efforts.

Question

What support is his Department providing to Ukraine's military?

Answer from James Heappey

Britain was the first European country to supply lethal aid to Ukraine. The UK has so far delivered more than 4,000 next-generation light anti-tank weapons, as well as Javelin anti-tank systems, and is committed to providing Starstreak missiles. We have also delivered non-lethal aid in the form of body armour, helmets, boots, ration packs, rangefinders and communications equipment.

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Q2 Mark Fletcher
Ukraine
Context

The MP welcomed the recent announcement about additional missile aid to Ukraine and inquired about future planning.

Question

What steps is the Department taking to plan for future support that the Ukrainians may need as the conflict evolves?

Answer from James Heappey

The Secretary of State and I both speak to our counterparts in the Ukrainian MOD numerous times each week. It is apparent, as I am sure it would be if we were in these circumstances, that the thing that starts every conversation is resourcing the fight tomorrow. The great advantage of the partnership and trust between the UK and Ukrainian MODs is that we are able to do some of the thinking about what they might need next week, the week after and in three months' time, and we are working hard to ensure that we are cueing up industry to deliver those capabilities as quickly as we can.

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Q3 Patrick Grady SNP
Ukraine Defence
Context

The MP asked about the classification of MOD expenditure on military support for Ukraine.

Question

How much of the MOD's spending on that kind of relief in Ukraine will be counted as official development assistance?

Answer from James Heappey

I will need to write to the hon. Gentleman about that, but I am not sure that it would be very much at all.

Not addressed: Providing a definitive answer on how MOD spending is classified as ODA

How: I Will Need To Write To The Hon. Gentleman

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