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UK sets a 100,000-drone delivery target

The UK Ministry of Defence announced GBP 350 million in drone investment and a target of supplying 100,000 drones to Ukraine during the current financial year.

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The ministry reported tens of thousands already delivered. The 100,000 figure was a target, not a completed delivery count.

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UK sets a 100,000-drone delivery target - UK announcement

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Source: GOV.UK, Crown copyright 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Original Threadline summary and translations; government account, not independent corroboration.

Published: 6/4/2025
Source checked: 9/21/2026

Revision 1 / Reviewed 9/21/2026

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