UK Transfers Stone Cloak Technology to Ukraine During Zelensky Visit

Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday for the leader's first international visit since taking office. During a visit to a naval base, Burnham announced that the United Kingdom will transfer the intellectual property of the Stone Cloak electronic warfare system to Ukraine, enabling Kyiv to produce the drone-protection technology at scale.

The visit included a meeting with over 200 Ukrainian military personnel currently participating in Exercise Sea Breeze in the UK. President Zelensky proposed a Drone Deal to establish a large drone factory in Britain, offering to share Ukrainian experience and new technologies with British partners.

Burnham used the occasion to reiterate the government's commitment to defense spending, targeting 3.5% of GDP by 2035, with a broader 5% goal including resilience and security as agreed at a Nato summit in the Hague. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband affirmed the UK's resolute and steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine as the conflict continues.