“I am proud that today we will expand that training from soldiers to marines and fighter jet pilots, ensuring Ukraine has a military able to defend its interests well into the future,”said Sunak in a statement. His office also noted that last week a number of Ukrainian troops had arrived...
Newly appointed Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has unveiled ongoing discussions about expanding the UK-led training program for Ukrainian troops, and potentially sending British instructors back into the country, while offering Kiev unspecified naval support in the Black Sea. “I was talking today about...
Following the deployment of UK troops to Kosovo, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps (pictured) has floated the possibility of placing UK troops in Ukraine to lead military training. Credit: Carl Court (Getty). UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said he, military leaders and Ukrainian President Volo...
RAF officers on around £60,000 manning the gates at Cranwell due to guard shortage Military dogs get new protective kit as part of Ministry of Defence's multimillion-pound contract Ukrainian soldier says dogs have saved 'hundreds' in war with Russia and praises British Army training Related T...
The U.K. has become one of Ukraine's major military allies, sending Kyiv short-range missiles and Challenger tanks and training 15,000 Ukrainian troops on British soil. Last weekBritain announcedit had sent Ukraine Storm Shadow cruise missiles, which have a range of more...
James Cartlidge, stated that the UK training estate covers around 1% of land in the country and played a “crucial role” in preparing UK military forces for operations, while also supporting foreign countries seeking to utilise the capability, as is the case withUkrainian recruits under Operation...
The prime minister revealed the UK would start training Ukrainian pilots to use Western fighter jets "relatively soon", helped by the opening of a new flying school. Mr Sunak said the pair discussed "long-term" security arrangements from allied countries for Ukraine, as its troops ...
"And I also hope that our archenemies, the impudent British understand that officially stationing their troops in Ukraine would mean declaration of war against our country," Medvedev wrote. Ukrainian news outlet RBC-Ukraine quoted unnamed sources as saying Ukrainian forces had directed fire at milit...
According to the Associated Press news agency, the UK has become one of Ukraine's major military allies, sending Kyiv short-range missiles and Challenger tanks and training 15,000 Ukrainian troops on British soil. The BBC said the prime minister's official spokesman confirmed the UK would send...
Downing Street confirmed on Wednesday that the UK government will increase training for Ukrainian troops, ensuring that pilots have the capability to fly Nato-standard fighter jets. “This is a major milestone in terms of a further increase of Ukraine’s military capability in the face of Russian...