April 27th 2024.
The country of Australia has recently announced a renewed commitment to assist Ukraine with a military aid package worth $100 million. This announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, during a short visit to Ukraine. Marles emphasized that Australia's support for Ukraine remains unwavering in their efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict on their own terms.
During the announcement, Marles expressed his satisfaction in being able to provide an additional $100 million in military assistance, including top-of-the-line drone technology, through the support of local Australian defence industry. He also mentioned that Australia is providing crucial air-to-ground precision munitions and short-range air defence systems.
The aid package put forth by the Albanese Government includes $50 million in military aid, with $30 million allocated towards uncrewed aerial systems and another $15 million for other high priority equipment such as combat helmets, rigid hull inflatable boats, boots, fire masks, and generators. The remaining $50 million will be used for short-range air defence systems and the delivery of air-to-ground precision munitions.
This new package brings Australia's total military assistance to Ukraine to $880 million since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. Overall, Australia's support for Ukraine has exceeded $1 billion. During his visit, Marles had the opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, as well as the country's Deputy Minister of Defence. He also witnessed the Ukrainian armed forces in action during training drills.
Marles also took the time to reaffirm Australia's commitment to the multinational program known as Operation Kudu, which trains Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel in the United Kingdom. He praised the resilience and determination of the Ukrainian people, who have endured over two years of Russia's invasion. This was further reinforced during his meeting with Prime Minister Shmyhal.
Before his visit to Ukraine, Marles also traveled to Poland to meet with his counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The two discussed the global implications of the conflict in Ukraine, particularly Russia's blatant breach of the UN Charter. Marles expressed his gratitude to the Polish government for their support of the recent deployment of a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail surveillance plane. The aircraft played a crucial role in protecting the vital gateway for international humanitarian and military aid to reach Ukraine.
In conclusion, Marles stated that Australia is proud to work alongside their partners, including Poland, in supporting Ukraine's self-defence. The commitment and collaboration between these countries demonstrate a strong united front against the aggression of Russia.
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