Andy Burnham Pledges 'Stone Cloak' Jamming Tech for Kyiv's Drones
The system can jam Russian air defenses as Ukraine seeks more anti-ballistic missiles and other support for its strained air defenses.
- On Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy became the first foreign leader to visit Prime Minister Andy Burnham, receiving 'Stone Cloak' electronic warfare technology from the United Kingdom to protect Ukrainian drones.
- Aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth at Portsmouth Naval Base, Burnham told broadcasters the meeting had been 'very warm' and he intended to visit Ukraine 'soon' to discuss further cooperation.
- Zelenskyy described the gesture as an 'important signal of support', noting the electronic warfare technology will prove valuable on the battlefield protecting drones against Russian air defense systems.
- Following the UK trip, Zelenskyy meets President Donald Trump today to seek assistance strengthening air defenses, with discussions covering Patriot missile production and sanctions pressure on the Kremlin.
- Recent conversations with Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner aim to reinvigorate diplomacy and bring peace closer amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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UK's Burnham pledges new drone tech to Ukraine in Zelensky meeting
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged new drone-jamming technology to Ukraine on Monday, using his first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office to underline Britain's continued military backing for Kyiv.
UK grants Ukraine access to Stone Cloak jamming tech as Burnham hosts Zelenskyy for talks - The Tribune
'Stone Cloak is the best of homegrown British innovation and proven on the frontline, and it will be vital to protecting our security in both our countries,' Burnham said during the visit, according to DW. Downing Street confirmed that thousands of the devices have already been delivered to Ukrainian forces.
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The United Kingdom shared its “Stone Cloak” technology capable of jamming Russian air defense systems with Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy became the first foreign leader to visit Britain for
Ukraine receives production license for the British Stone Cloke system. The announcement is part of a defense industry trend, according to expert Hans Liwång. “Stockpiles in many countries are starting to run out, and the European defense industry is almost on its knees.”
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