Britain sending military package worth £150million to Ukraine to boost its air and sea defences

A MILITARY package worth £150million to boost air and sea defences is being sent to Ukraine.

It will help to protect the country’s battered infrastructure, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps says.

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Defence Sec Grant Shapps says a new Ukraine aid package worth £150million will help to protect the country’s battered infrastructure[/caption]

Air defence radars, decoys and electronic warfare systems worth £70million will be sent by the UK and allies.

Meanwhile, £80million for small boats, reconnaissance drones and uncrewed surface vessels is being provided.

Mr Shapps said: “The International Fund for Ukraine is providing vital support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine to meet their urgent capability requirements.

“It includes more air defence systems to protect Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure, as well as maritime capabilities to bolster naval forces.”

The fund for Ukraine has received £900million so far.

The UK is the biggest donor, giving £500million.

Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and Germany are also part of the alliance.

It came as Mr Shapps revealed that China and Russia were colluding over combat equipment.

He said it gave the lie to Beijing’s claim that it was a calming influence on its ally.

He said: “US and British intelligence can reveal that lethal aid is now flowing from China to Russia and into Ukraine.”