- The first Ukrainian drone production factory has commenced operations in Suffolk, marking a significant boost for Britain's defence industry.
- Ukrainian firm Ukrspecsystems has invested £200m into sites in Mildenhall and Elmsett, expecting to create up to 500 British jobs.
- Luke Pollard, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, stated the investment demonstrates confidence in UK support and deepens defence cooperation between the two nations.
- Valerit Zaluzhnyi, the Ukrainian ambassador to Britain, highlighted the strategic logic of the UK plant, ensuring continuity of production while engineering expertise remains in Ukraine.
- The move is seen as a "clear demonstration" of the 100 Year Partnership between the UK and Ukraine, with Ukrspecsystems' drones having caused substantial damage to Russia's war efforts.
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