The UK and Ukraine have reached an agreement to share battlefield tech.

The agreement will boost Ukraines drone production and link up the UK’s defence industry with the cutting-edge technology being developed on the front lines in Ukraine.

Ukraine is the world leader in drone design and execution, with drone technology evolving, on average, every six weeks.

UK firms will receive from Ukraine's front line to enable them to quickly build and produce large numbers of drones.

The agreement will boost Ukraine’s defence with deliveries of new equipment, while also supporting British jobs.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: "By harnessing Ukraine’s battlefield innovation and combining it with British industrial strength, we are not only accelerating support for Ukraine’s defence, we are also delivering security for working people through our Plan for Change.

"This agreement is not just about today’s fight, it’s about building the defence capabilities of tomorrow, together."