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Ukraine: Defence

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 March 2026UIN 120809

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support cooperation between British and Ukrainian defence industries in support of European and NATO security.

Answered by Luke Pollard

On 17 March 2026, the UK and Ukraine signed an enhanced security and defence industrial declaration, strengthening collaboration between Ukrainian and British defence innovators and supporting wider security of the Euro-Atlantic region.

The UK has delivered seven successful trade missions to Ukraine, bringing together UK industry and likeminded European partners to discuss opportunities for long-term cooperation and investment, and to promote greater collaboration with defence industrial companies inside Ukraine.

Last year, we announced the UK will manufacture and jointly develop cutting-edge military equipment with Ukrainian industry through a groundbreaking new technology sharing agreement.

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