 United Kingdom to give Ukraine Symitar Reconnaissance Armoured Vehicles. Britain will give Ukraine Symitar MK2 Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicles, Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land said, according to RBC Ukraine. Representatives of the Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land have already travelled to Germany to help the British Army in preparing reconnaissance vehicles for the shipment to Ukraine. The specialists provided support in diagnosing faults, gave technical advice and recommendations for repairs, advice on vehicle safety, conducted road tests and took part in repairs. In total, 23 armoured vehicles were prepared within 32 days. The vehicle's armour was reportedly reinforced with additional plays and modules as well as a grille to counter hand grenade launchers. In addition, the hull and turret of the vehicle are equipped with enhanced anti-mine and explosive protection and electronic countermeasures to protect against improvised explosive devices. The Symitar, MK2 modifications include, among others, the Scorpion and Symitar light tanks, the Spartan armoured personnel carrier, the Striker self-propelled anti-tank missile launcher and the Sultan, command and staff vehicle. Newly appointed UK Defence Secretary Grant Shaps said that support for Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion would continue.