UK gives Ukraine €300m for Swedish fighter jets, boosting 5,000 British jobs
Britain is providing €300 million to Ukraine for its purchase of 16 new Swedish Gripen E fighter jets. The funding will help modernise Ukraine's air force and support about 5,000 jobs at over 50 British companies involved in making over 30% of the aircraft components. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the contribution, which aligns with EU loan terms for non-members contributing proportionally.
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