Ukraine and the United Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at deepening their partnership in defense technology. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced this on his Telegram channel following the International Defense Industries Forum.

"On the sidelines of the forum, a statement of intent was signed between the UK Secretary of State for Defence and the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence regarding the LYRA programme – a battlefield technology partnership. The document outlines the parties' intention to jointly develop and scale up defence technologies." — Shmygal wrote.

According to the document, the countries will create a working group to coordinate joint projects, including weapons development and production. Specifically, emphasis is placed on the joint production of artillery systems. Shmyhal emphasized that the agreement will strengthen technological cooperation and enhance Ukraine's defense capability.