Ukraine will mass-produce Stone Cloak EW tech after the UK allows Kyiv to build a tablet-sized device

Britain hands Ukraine secretive drone defence technology

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News By Efosa Udinmwen Published 1 August 2026

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  • Ukraine receives rights to produce Britain’s Stone Cloak electronic warfare system
  • Tablet-sized device helps Ukraine counter growing Russian drone operations
  • Stone Cloak expands Ukraine’s electronic warfare capabilities against unmanned threats

Ukraine is receiving access to the intellectual property behind the UK-developed Stone Cloak electronic warfare system.

The tablet-sized device is designed to disrupt Russian drone detection systems and strengthen Ukraine’s ability to counter unmanned threats.

Thousands of Stone Cloak units have already been supplied to Ukrainian forces as electronic warfare becomes increasingly important on the battlefield.

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham recently hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London, where he announced the United Kingdom will transfer intellectual property rights for its Stone Cloak electronic warfare system to Ukraine.

“Stone Cloak is an example of the best of British innovation, proven on the front lines, and will be crucial to safeguarding the security of both our nations,” Burnham said.

“This will help them hit their targets and save Ukrainian lives. It also demonstrates the kind of innovations our industries can create together.”

The transfer gives Ukraine the ability to manufacture the compact electronic warfare equipment without depending entirely on external deliveries.

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