UK and Ukraine to Sign Defence Pact Addressing Drone Threats Amid Regional Conflicts

The UK and Ukraine are set to sign a defence partnership focusing on countering low-cost drone threats, leveraging Ukraine's drone warfare experience and the UK's manufacturing capabilities. The agreement includes funding for an AI Centre of Excellence within Ukraine's Ministry of Defence. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismissed Tehran's threats over Ukraine's support to Gulf countries, emphasizing the defensive nature of their drone expertise shared with Middle Eastern allies amid ongoing regional conflicts.