Twelve Ukrainian drone manufacturers showcased combat-ready uncrewed systems to UK industry, investors and military officials at Larkhill Garrison on Salisbury Plain, according to a Ministry of Defence news story published on 30 October 2026. The event was intended to connect Ukrainian innovators with British companies and investors to accelerate collaboration, investment and capability development.

Demonstrations let attendees see technologies shaped by frontline experience, while networking sessions were meant to build commercial and industrial partnerships. The showcase covered intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, autonomous systems and other emerging uncrewed aerial systems capabilities. The ministry said the event puts into practice the UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership and opens MOD support to Ukraine's defence sector.

Minister for the Armed Forces Louise Sandher-Jones said Ukraine's security is Europe's security and that the government backs British-Ukrainian collaboration across armed forces and industry. Brigadier Stu Nasse, head of the Drone Capability Coalition, described the showcase as turning innovation into action. The ministry said Ukrainian defence companies are expanding in the UK, and the event builds on wider cooperation including the Kyiv Business Centre.