United Kingdom Provides Further Equipment to Kurdish Fighters Tackling ISIL 32306151.

The UK Government has already gifted over 50 tonnes of non lethal equipment, heavy machine guns, nearly half a million rounds of ammunition, 1000 counter-IED VALLON detectors and has delivered over 300 tonnes of weapons and ammunition on behalf of other nations. This latest package will consist of medical supplies such as bandage kits and dressing for wounds to fill gaps in the Peshmerga’s resources and will ensure the proper treatment of injuries sustained in combat.

As a leader in the counter-ISIL Global Coalition the UK continues to make significant contributions to the efforts to tackle the threat from the terrorist organisation. By focussing these efforts where the UK can have the most impact we are delivering niche expertise, capabilities and equipment that has allowed Iraqi ground forces to liberate around 25% of ISIL-held territory since the coalition started operations last year.