Australia pledges $100m in military assistance to Ukraine as Richard Marles visits
by Mostafa Rachwani from World news | The Guardian on (#6MD7F)
The deputy prime minister says Australia remains committed to Ukraine's war effort as it struggles to hold back Russian advances
The Australian government has announced a new $100m assistance package for Ukraine, which includes munitions and military equipment, during a visit to the country by the deputy prime minister, Richard Marles.
Australia's package will include $50m in military assistance, including $30m towards uncrewed aerial systems, and $15m towards other high-priority equipment such as combat helmets, rigid hull inflatable boats, boots, fire masks and generators.
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