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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ukraine: Defence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what programmes his Department has established to incorporate lessons from the war in Ukraine into UK defence innovation.

Answer

The Secretary of State for Defence continues to work closely with the Government of Ukraine and NATO partners on the sharing of knowledge and insights from the war in Ukraine, whose technologists and armed forces are constantly evolving capabilities to address a variety of threats from Russia. UK Defence Innovation is informed by lessons from Ukraine, sharing knowledge internationally through NATO DIANA and AUKUS Pillar 2.

Under Programme LYRA, we are informing future defence and security innovation with the Government of Ukraine, sharing what works and what doesn't.

We are building a sustained defence industrial partnership between the UK and Ukraine which will develop industrial capacity while supporting UK and Ukrainian security. The 100 Year Partnership between the UK and Ukraine facilities the rapid pursuit of sustainable production to create a dynamic ecosystem of defence innovation.

We recognise that Ukraine's experience in defending itself against large-scale aggression represents a unique and valuable resource for the development of modern defence capabilities. We are committed to promoting the systematic integration of Ukraine's operational experience into military training, doctrinal development, and capability planning.

We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120819
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Defence Innovation Ukraine Technology
Link
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