Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Richard Marles, who is also the Minister for Defense of Australia, has announced a new package of his country's assistance to Ukraine totaling $100 million.

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Become part of the effort. Join as a member Offer one-time support During a recent gathering in Lviv involving Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles,

Australia has already supplied Ukraine with 120 Bushmaster vehicles, six 155mm howitzers, 56 M113 armored vehicles, 14 special operations vehicles and its signature cardboard drones.

Australia has announced a military aid package for Ukraine worth 100 million Australian dollars (USD 65 million) as Kyiv pleads for greater Western support in its resistance against invading Russian forces.

It brings Australia's total contributions to more than $1 billion since Russia's invasion, including about $880 million of military assistance. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles met Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Deputy Defence Minister Ivan Havryliuk during a one-day trip to the war-torn nation.

Australia has ramped up military aid for Ukraine, with A$100 million ($65 million) in new funding to go toward short-range air defense systems, drone development and other equipment needed in the nation’s war against Russia.

STORY: Speaking at a news conference with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Marles said the contribution to Ukraine's military, including short-range air defences and drones, is one of many packages to come.

In a recent press briefing that took place in the city of Lviv, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles declared a significant military assistance package for Ukraine valued at $100 million. This package focuses on bolstering Ukraine’s defenses against ongoing Russian attacks and enhancing their capacities on the battleground.

Australia has pledged an additional $100 million in military aid to Ukraine, marking a significant increase in its support as the Eastern European nation continues to resist Russian aggression. This latest commitment brings Australia’s total military assistance to $880 million since the conflict escalated with Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Air defence systems, unmanned drones and equipment such as helmets and boots will be provided to Ukraine as part of a new $100 million Australian aid package.