{"id":699634,"date":"2026-01-16T10:04:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T10:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/699634\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T10:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T10:04:14","slug":"uk-industry-support-to-ukraine-supercharged-with-new-business-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/699634\/","title":{"rendered":"UK industry support to Ukraine supercharged with new business centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p>A new\u00a0centre\u00a0for\u00a0industry will\u00a0help\u00a0UK firms\u00a0support Ukraine\u2019s Armed Forces against Putin\u2019s illegal invasion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Based in Kyiv, the centre will supercharge UK support as nations mark the\u00a0first anniversary of\u00a0UK-Ukraine 100-Year Partnership.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Builds on successful existing UK-Ukraine industry partnerships including the\u00a0Octopus interceptor drone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A new business centre will open in Kyiv this year to ensure\u00a0Britain\u2019s\u00a0cutting-edge\u00a0defence\u00a0industry\u00a0and innovators\u00a0can\u00a0step up\u00a0their\u00a0work to\u00a0equip\u00a0Ukraine\u2019s Armed Forces in their\u00a0fight\u00a0against\u00a0Putin\u2019s illegal invasion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Backed by three years of UK Government funding, the facility will help deliver good jobs across\u00a0the UK by\u00a0opening up\u00a0new markets for UK defence companies, especially small and\u00a0medium sized businesses. On its first anniversary, it\u00a0is a clear demonstration of the\u00a0<a rel=\"external noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fuk-ukraine-100-year-partnership-declaration%2Fuk-ukraine-100-year-partnership-declaration&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEoin.Scarlett100%40mod.gov.uk%7Cfecd3e4101a44765782008de545ae973%7Cbe7760ed5953484bae95d0a16dfa09e5%7C0%7C0%7C639040946612498748%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ezASvCQMEPQiTbBW50eYvKa%2Bf0pq%2BaZ0K0wDUP1VKZg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">100 Year Partnership<\/a>\u00a0in action &#8211;\u00a0establishing\u00a0stronger and closer defence cooperation and industrial bases.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The realities of\u00a0Russia\u2019s brutal invasion\u00a0mean that travel restrictions, security, insurance\u00a0requirements\u00a0and suitable premises make it complicated for smaller\u00a0UK companies to\u00a0operate\u00a0in Ukraine.\u00a0The new centre will help address some of these challenges to ensure British companies of all sizes can provide Ukraine with the vital equipment they need in their fight.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Defence Secretary John Healey MP said:\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>An Armed Forces is only as strong as the industry that stands behind them, and our brilliant British industry and innovators are already playing a vital role in sustaining Ukraine\u2019s courageous fight against Putin\u2019s illegal invasion.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"last-child\">This new centre will supercharge that and ensure that British companies, no matter how small, can support Ukraine in the fight today and to secure the peace we hope to see tomorrow. This facility will deliver good jobs at home and bring Ukrainian and UK defence industries closer than ever while embedding the lessons from the battlefield.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>UK and Ukrainian industry and governments are already working in close partnership. The\u00a0rapid\u00a0production of British-built Octopus interceptor drones will begin this month, boosting Ukraine\u2019s ability to defend itself against Russian drone attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Designed to take out Russian Shaheeds and other weapons at a fraction of the cost, the UK will produce thousands of Octopus drones per month, building on the UK\u2019s \u00a3600 million investment in Ukraine\u2019s\u00a0air defence\u00a0this year, part of the Ministry of Defence\u2019s \u00a34.5 billion military support\u00a0package.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Led by the UK Ministry of Defence\u2019s National Armaments Director (NAD) Group, the centre is being launched on the first anniversary of the UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership\u00a0and\u00a0follows the UK\u2019s Defence Industrial Strategy published last year. The landmark industrial strategy\u00a0will drive defence as an engine for growth across the nation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The centre\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0the UK delivering on the Strategic Defence Review\u2019s ambition for\u00a0UK innovation driven by lessons from Ukraine, including harnessing drones, data, and digital warfare to make our Armed Forces stronger and safer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>UK National Armaments Director Rupert Pearce said:\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"last-child\">Economic strength and national security are inseparable. This centre will enable British companies, to partner with Ukraine and deliver the defence solutions they need now. This is the 100 Year Partnership in action &#8211; strengthening our industrial ties and proving why the UK\u00a0remains\u00a0Ukraine\u2019s closest and most reliable ally.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Expected to open later this year in secure\u00a0facilities\u00a0in Kyiv, the centre will provide an export and matching service to give potential companies clear information on Ukraine\u2019s requirements\u00a0so British innovators and industry can support the Armed Forces urgent warfighting needs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With innovation cycles on the battlefield measured in days and weeks, companies will also be provided with the latest data to ensure lessons are learned and embedded to keep Ukraine ahead of the enemy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The announcement follows\u00a0a number of\u00a0trade missions led by the UK Government to Ukraine to drive industrial collaboration and support Ukraine\u2019s fight against Putin\u2019s illegal invasion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Defence is working with industry and industry bodies to establish the hub and ensure it meets the needs of the businesses who will use it. Further details will be provided in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A new\u00a0centre\u00a0for\u00a0industry will\u00a0help\u00a0UK firms\u00a0support Ukraine\u2019s Armed Forces against Putin\u2019s illegal invasion. 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