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capabilities.The deal enables Ukraine to purchase 5,000 lightweight multirole missiles (LMMs) from Thales, a defense manufacturer based in
Belfast, Northern Ireland
over six kilometers, can target drones, vehicles, and boats at speeds 1.5 times the speed of sound
missile and drone attacks.Thales will triple production capacity under the contract, creating 200 new jobs and sustaining hundreds more in
This represents the largest-ever contract for Thales in Belfast and a significant boost for the UK defense industry.The agreement is
for purchases from British industries.U.K
There are ambitions to reach 3% in the next parliament.Escalating Tensions and Diplomatic MovesThis announcement follows a week of
heightened tensions in the conflict
Russia recently launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the war began three years ago, deploying over 200 drones in one
night.Meanwhile, diplomatic friction emerged after a contentious meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and United States
President Donald Trump at the White House.Trump criticized Zelensky for what he described as insufficient gratitude toward United States
Leaders from France, Germany, and other nations gathered to discuss coordinated efforts for peace.The UK and France committed to working on
a ceasefire plan that includes European security guarantees and United States involvement
Starmer positioned Britain as a key mediator between Europe and the United States.He aimed to secure lasting peace through military strength
and international collaboration
