According to a statement released by the British Ministry of Defense on February 15, 2023, Ukraine will receive capabilities worth millions including tank spares, uncrewed air systems, electronic warfare, and air defense, from the first package of multi-million pound funding from the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU).
The first equipment package was agreed upon by the UK, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. These partners, along with Iceland and Lithuania, have contributed a collective total of more than £520 million to the fund.
With an expected value of more than £200m, the first package will include vital capabilities in the form of artillery ammunition, maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and spare parts for equipment, including Ukraine’s current tanks.
The first package of IFU support drew bids from both UK and international industry suppliers to meet Ukraine’s lethal and non-lethal equipment provision priorities, with more than 40 countries submitting more than 1,500 proposals across 11 capability areas. The funding agreement demonstrates the UK’s commitment to standing with Ukraine for as long as it takes. Alongside Allies, we continue to provide training and equipment to the country, with the ability to surge that support should Ukraine come under threat. By making this commitment we will strengthen Ukraine’s position in negotiations, guard its long-term sovereignty and enable Ukraine to deter by denial.
The announcement came on February 15, 2023, during a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels, attended by Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace.