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Ukraine Air Defence: UK Support

Monday 16 March 2026 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • UK announced a new air defence package worth more than 500 million for Ukraine, including 1,200 air defence missiles and 200,000 rounds of artillery.
  • The UK-US defence relationship has stimulated billions in investment through the Ukraine defence contact group.
  • The UK supports Ukraine's sovereignty through capability and industrial working groups.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Patrick Hurley Lab Southport
Ukraine
Context

UK provides military support to Ukraine amid the ongoing war. Russia is causing significant casualties and conducting extensive attacks.

Question

What steps he is taking to increase air defence support to Ukraine, noting that Russia has caused over 1000 casualties daily and launched more than 55,000 missile and drone attacks in the past year.

Answer from Alistair Carns

Announced a new air defence package worth more than £500 million, including 1,200 air defence missiles and 200,000 rounds of artillery through the air defence consortium. Delivery in coming months.

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Q2 Patrick Hurley Lab Southport
Ukraine Defence
Context

The UK-US defence relationship is seen as crucial to international security, especially in the context of Ukraine.

Question

Does the Minister agree that leadership on Ukraine has helped secure US commitments and demonstrates the importance of the US-UK defence relationship?

Answer from Alistair Carns

The UK-US relationship remains strong; Defence Secretary's leadership has stimulated billions in investment through the Ukraine defence contact group, benefiting both UK and European security.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific agreement on effectiveness of UK's role was not provided directly. Focus shifted to general statements about the relationship.

How: Shifted Focus To General Leadership

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Q3 Iain Duncan Smith Con Chingford and Woodford Green
Ukraine Foreign Affairs
Context

Prime Minister has been clear about the UK's role if allies are attacked under international law. Question seeks clarity on whether this applies to Ukraine.

Question

Does he see Ukraine as having exactly the same status as an ally given it is under attack?

Answer from Alistair Carns

Continuing strong support for Ukraine through capability and industrial working groups, ensuring Ukrainian sovereignty.

Not addressed: Direct answer on status under international law was not given. Instead, focused on ongoing support.

How: Changed Subject To Current Support Measures

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