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Britain’s Defence Minister Ben Wallace announced Monday (16 January) that further military support was being provided for Ukraine. He confirmed the supply of 14 Challenger 2 tanks as well as a variety of other details.

"Today, I am able to announce the largest package of combat power that has been announced to speed up Ukrainian success." Wallace stated that this included a squadron Challenger 2 tanks equipped with armoured recovery vehicles and repair vehicles.

Also included in the package:

- Eight AS90 guns

- Additional armoured and protected vehicles, including Bulldog personnel carriers.

- A manoeuvre support package that includes minefield breaching, bridging capabilities and more

- There are many more "uncrewed air systems" that can support artillery

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- Additional 100,000 artillery rounds

- Many more advanced missiles, including Starstreak air defense and medium range air defense missiles, Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), and Starstreak missile defense

- A set of spares for up to 100 Ukrainian tanks or infantry fighting vehicles.

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