The United Kingdom will also provide new military aid for Ukraine, including 150 artillery barrels, a mobile air defense system, and an expanded training initiative with allied nations, the government announced on Jan. 16.This year, the U.K. plans to deliver unprecedented military support to Ukraine, with 3 billion pounds ($3.6 billion) already committed for lethal aid.“This funding will not only support Ukraine but also bolster the UK’s defense industry, creating jobs across the country,” the statement reads.The announcement comes as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made his second visit to Kyiv, marking his first trip since assuming office in July 2024. Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a 100-year partnership agreement to ensure long-term cooperation during the visit.The first 1.5 billion pounds ($1.8 billion) of a 2.26-billion-pound ($2.7 billion) loan, part of the G7 loan programe to Kyiv, will also be released for major procurement projects.