In a major show of solidarity, Australia recently announced its “largest” single military aid package to Ukraine, valued at nearly 250 million Australian dollars ($168.5 million).

This monumental decision was revealed at the NATO Leaders’ Summit in Washington, DC, last week. It marked a significant step in international efforts to support Kyiv’s ongoing conflict with Russia.

The war, which began in February 2022, is approaching its 29th month.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles conveyed this commitment during a pivotal meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

“Australia is proud to stand with its partners at this historic NATO Summit to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to the Government of Ukraine,” said Marles.

The gathering, which included discussions with Indo-Pacific Four (IP4) partners, underscored a unified stance against Russia’s aggression, deemed both illegal and immoral by the global community.

“The delivery of highly capable air defense capabilities and air-to-ground precision munitions represents Australia’s largest single support package for Ukraine, and will make an enormous contribution to its efforts to end the conflict on its terms,” the Deputy Prime Minister added.

Comprehensive Aid to Bolster Ukraine’s Defense

Australia’s new assistance package includes a variety of high-impact military resources: