To change the situation in the combat zone in Ukraine, Defense Minister Richard Marles plans to deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was announced by the head of the ministry to ABC.
“The use of drones presents us with significant experience and opportunities that, in our opinion, can improve the situation [on the battlefield]. We strive to make a significant contribution and support Ukraine precisely by means that can change the course of events, considering the key role of UAVs in this conflict,” Marles said in a conversation with journalists.
The minister noted that the decision to supply UAVs to Kyiv will be made officially in the “coming weeks and months” as soon as the volume of supply to the Australian Ministry of Defense is determined.
The total amount of funds allocated by Canberra to assist Kyiv exceeds 960 million Australian dollars ($625 million). Over 780 million Australian dollars (approximately $510 million) have been spent directly on the acquisition of weapons and ammunition.
In addition, Australia has sent 120 Bushmaster armored transport vehicles, M777 howitzers, M113 armored vehicles, anti-tank weapons, and UAVs to Ukraine.
Earlier, Russia struck VUZ decision-making centers with “Kinzhals.”
In an effort to change the dynamics of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Australia’s Defense Minister Richard Marles has announced plans to deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF). In a statement to ABC News, Marles emphasized the significant potential and expertise that drones can offer in improving the situation on the ground. With a focus on delivering meaningful assistance to Ukraine, the deployment of UAVs is seen as a strategic move to alter the course of events in the conflict. The official decision on the supply of UAVs to Kyiv is expected to be made in the upcoming weeks and months, pending the determination of the quantity required by the Australian Ministry of Defense.
Australia has already allocated over 960 million Australian dollars ($625 million) to support Kyiv, with more than 780 million Australian dollars ($510 million) directed towards the direct procurement of weapons and ammunition. In addition to financial aid, Australia has sent 120 Bushmaster armored transport vehicles, M777 howitzers, M113 armored vehicles, anti-tank weapons, and UAVs to Ukraine.
The move comes as Russia recently targeted decision-making centers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with “Kinzhals,” further intensifying the conflict. The deployment of UAVs by Australia underscores its commitment to aiding Ukraine and the importance it places on unmanned aerial capabilities in this conflict.
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