Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support trade and industrial cooperation between British and Ukrainian defence and technology companies.

On 17 March 2026, the Prime Minister announced the Enhanced Security and Defence Industrial Collaboration Declaration between the UK and Ukraine.

This declaration affirms our commitment to building a sustained defence industrial partnership that enhances industrial capacity while supporting the security of both nations. It is founded on the principles of innovation, resilience, and rapid adaptation to evolving security challenges.

Cooperation may include establishing joint production lines, collaborative research and development, integrating defence supply chains, and large-scale production of defence systems and components.

We are determined to strengthen our defence partnership, expand cooperation, and continue contributing to global security.