Great Britain will allocate £150 million for arms purchases for Ukraine under the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) mechanism. This is an initiative of NATO countries, which finance the purchase of weapons from American stocks and then transfer them to the Ukrainian side.
At the same time, London announced the direct transfer of 1,000 light multi-role LMM (Martlet) missiles. The value of this part of the package was estimated by the British Ministry of Defense at GBP 390 million, which means that the total value of new assistance will exceed GBP 0.5 billion.
British government: commitment is greater than ever
Defense Minister John Healey emphasized that the decision comes at a symbolic moment – just before the fifth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
“The UK and our allies are more committed than ever to supporting Ukraine. I confirm a new £0.5 billion air defense aid package to help Ukrainians defend against Putin's relentless drone and missile attacks.” Healey said in a statement.
The British government clearly indicates that PURL funds are intended to help Ukraine at a time when The US has restricted direct transfers of military aid. The European Union has also recently confirmed its significant assistance.
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PURL as an alternative to direct US aid
The PURL mechanism has been operational since August 2025 and allows NATO allies to respond more quickly to Ukraine's needs. As reported by US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker, Over $4.5 billion has already been allocated for weapons purchases under this initiative.
This is a key solution for Ukraine, especially in the area of air defense, which remains one of the most important challenges in the face of Russian missile and drone attacks.
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A weapon proven on the front. This is what Ukrainians will get
Missiles LMM (Lightweight Multirole Missile) are manufactured by the company Thales in Belfast. They can be launched from both land and air platforms. They weigh approximately 13 kg, reach speeds of up to 510 m/s and have a range of up to 8 km.
Great Britain has provided them to Ukraine before – both in the first months of the war and after the change of government in 2024. In March 2025, London announced the delivery of another 5,000 such missiles.
