UK and Latvia-Led Coalition to Provide Ukraine with 30,000 FPV Drones Worth $55 Million in 2025

Jan 9, 2025, 04:00 PM

An international coalition co-led by the United Kingdom and Latvia has announced plans to supply 30,000 new FPV drones to Ukraine in 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to bolster the country's defense capabilities against Russia. The initiative, revealed by UK Defence Secretary John Healey and Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds at the 25th 'Ramstein' meeting, involves contributions totaling £45 million ($55 million) from the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia, and Sweden. Norway has also allocated $61 million to support the coalition, contributing to the procurement of the drones. The Drone Capability Coalition aims to enhance Ukraine's operational capabilities through the provision of these drones, reflecting continued international support for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia.