UK: 12 Ukrainian Drone Makers Showcase Battle-Proven Systems to British Industry
Twelve Ukrainian drone manufacturers showcased combat-ready uncrewed systems to UK industry, investors and military officials at Larkhill Garrison on Salisbury Plain, the UK government said on October 30, in an event to accelerate collaboration, co-development and investment in uncrewed aerial systems.
The demonstrations covered intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, autonomous systems and other emerging capabilities. The government said the showcase puts into practice the UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership, opening up Ministry of Defence support to Ukraine's defence sector, and that Ukrainian defence companies are expanding in the UK, strengthening both nations' industrial bases.
Minister for the Armed Forces Louise Sandher-Jones said Ukraine's security is Europe's security, and that the UK government is backing British and Ukrainian collaboration across the armed forces and industry, wanting businesses and innovators from both countries to build, invest and succeed together.
Brigadier Stu Nasse, deputy head of the Uncrewed Systems Centre, said the showcase is about turning innovation into action by connecting Ukrainian companies with UK manufacturers, investors and defence stakeholders, and that a key lesson from Ukraine is that government, industry and the military must work together earlier and more closely to keep pace with rapidly evolving threats.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 照片：无人作战飞机（资料图），美国国家航空航天局（NASA）摄，公共领域 / Photo: unmanned combat air vehicle, by NASA, public domain
