Why the UK is set to mass produce advanced interceptor drones | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSophie WingateThursday 11 September 2025 00:01 BSTDefence Secretary asks UK armed forces to bolster Nato’s air defence over Poland after Russian drones shot downThe UK is set to mass produce advanced interceptor drones to help Ukraine counter Russian aerial attacks.These drones, developed with Ukrainian design and support from UK scientists and technicians, have proven effective against Russian one-way attack aircraft and are more cost-efficient than traditional air defence missiles.Defence Secretary John Healey will officially announce this project, the first under a new technology-sharing agreement with Kyiv, at the DSEI trade show in London.The partnership, which includes the sharing and joint development of intellectual property, aims to bolster Ukraine's defence capabilities while also creating jobs in the UK.Healey also condemned Russia's recent incursion into Polish airspace and has requested the UK Armed Forces to explore options for strengthening NATO's air defence over Poland.In fullUK to produce drones to help Ukraine fight off Russian aerial attacksThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in