Ukraine signs historic agreement with Britain

This is stated in a statement on the British government website.

Britain will produce missiles for Thales air defense systems for Ukraine for 19 years. The project cost is 2.5 billion pounds.

"We are delivering vital equipment to Ukraine and strengthening our own defence industrial base. This is a clear demonstration of our Change Plan in action — supporting British business, increasing exports and standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression," said UK Export Minister Gareth Thomas.

The agreement on missiles for air defense systems will be signed on July 10 at the conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine in Rome.

Britain will also provide Ukraine with bilateral assistance worth up to £283 million during 2026.

Thales missiles are 70mm missiles used against attack drones. The missile has a range of up to 3,000 meters and can be fired from heavy machine guns. Some missiles are laser-guided.