British weapon supply flights, the first taking off before the invasion started, continue to supply Ukraine with weapons with which to defend itself against invading Russian forces.
The supply flights started before the invasion and have not stopped since. However, they now land in Poland near the Ukrainian border.
As I write this article, one is about to land.
UK military assistance to Ukraine has been extensive and varied, encompassing a wide range of equipment, training, and financial aid.
The UK has provided extensive military support to Ukraine, including a variety of tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, and personnel carriers. Notable contributions include 14 Challenger 2 tanks, 101 CVR(T) vehicles crowdfunded by the Serhiy Prytula Foundation, and numerous FV series vehicles such as the FV107 Scimitar Mk IIs and FV103 Spartans.
Additionally, mine-resistant vehicles like Wolfhound and Mastiff, infantry mobility vehicles like the Husky, and towed and self-propelled artillery have been supplied. Significant shipments of multiple rocket launchers, air defence systems, and electronic warfare equipment further bolster Ukraine’s defensive capabilities.
In addition to heavy equipment, the UK has supplied critical air defence systems, including Stormer HVMs and Starstreak man-portable air defence systems, as well as a variety of drones and radar systems for surveillance and counter-drone operations. The UK has also provided substantial ammunition support, including millions of rounds of small arms ammunition, artillery shells, and precision-guided rockets.
Further, extensive logistical support has been given through the supply of logistics vehicles, ambulances, and other transport vehicles to ensure operational efficiency on the battlefield.
Beyond material support, the UK has been instrumental in training Ukrainian forces through Operation Orbital and its successor, Operation Interflex, which aims to train thousands of Ukrainian troops in various combat and technical skills. Financial aid has also been significant, with billions in export financing, direct donations, and World Bank loan guarantees to support Ukraine’s military and economic resilience.
Would i be right in thinking the main weapons by weight shipped were 155mm shells and propellant charges
May well be the case. More than likely heavy items go by sea. Hartland Point is in its second run from Sunny Point to Emden. Currently she is missing at sea with her AIS turned of. You can track the rest of the Points which have made runs from Marchwood.
Presumably you are referring to US supply from rhe East Coast by ship and not about British Aircraft supply. Are you making the point that some British support is bought from US manufacturers or UK owned stock at US locations given that corporate ownership is a global reality? Ironic that the other ships switching of AIS are the so called Shadow Fleet attempting to evade Sanctions to benefit the terrorist state. Much still to be done to ensure that Sanctions really bite financially and technically.. Time to make secondary Sanctions effective against evasion enablers like india and CCP. Calling out… Read more »
All of what you say is correct. One Caveat. We probably are purchasing stock made in the US from BAE. I also think we are helping out with US shipping effort. Our shadow fleet, the Points are visiting Sunny Point quite regularly and are adapting the US tactic of turning if their AIS. The US Reserve Fleet have four crane ships, Keystone,Gem, Gopher Cornhusker, All named after US state nickname. So Gem State and so on. All visitors to Sunny Point since Ukraine started. Some ships have gone four months without AIS. All visitors to German ports. Of late include… Read more »
I’m pleased to note that the emerging LNG shadow fleet has been delisted by their flags of convenience registrars so now cannot move outside the waters of the terrorist state.
Playing with AIS will not help their sanctioned owners.
2.5% leakage per week means their cargo will literally go up in smoke.
Oh dear. How sad. Never mind!
Well, I would just like to say .. Its a good job #NAFO and the #fella’s, like myself with all the fundraisers.. exist🙄😳😉
The list of requirements for the frontline \ equipment never ends…
We need to be doing MORE👍