“Ukraine and the United Kingdom are expanding their defence partnership. The document outlines the parties’ intention to jointly develop and scale up defence technologies. In particular, our countries have agreed to establish a working group to coordinate joint projects under the LYRA programme,” said the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal.
The LYRA programme aims to strengthen the defence capabilities of both nations by integrating the industrial and scientific strengths of their defence sectors. It will support the development, modernisation, and large-scale production of key weapons systems.
In parallel, Ukraine and the UK signed a project agreement to begin joint artillery production. “I am grateful to the United Kingdom for its strong contributions to strengthening Ukraine’s defence capabilities. Together, we are enhancing the security of all of Europe,” emphasised Denys Shmyhal.
Source Minitry of Defence of Ukraine.
