The UK's Ministry of Defence 'prioritized older items' that were 'often due to being scrapped or replaced' after Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.
Gareth Davies, head of the NAO, stated, 'As the MoD plans its future support, it must continue to balance the UK's strategic interests with maintaining the UK's own military capabilities.'
'The war has tested our stockpiles, but it's a good thing for us that we have cleared out old kit and can now replace it with new equipment,' said a defense official.
The report added that the UK has committed to donating £7.8 billion, or around $10.2 billion, to Ukraine's military before March 2025.
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