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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sophie Wingate

What are Stone Cloak devices? New UK warfare system offered to Ukraine

United Kingdom Ukraine Andy Burnham Volodymyr Zelenksyy
  • New prime minister Andy Burnham is set to host Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, reaffirming the UK 's steadfast support for Ukraine.
  • During the visit, Burnham will announce that Britain will hand over the intellectual property for its new 'Stone Cloak' electronic warfare system to Ukraine.
  • This transfer will enable Ukraine to produce the tablet-sized 'Stone Cloak' device, designed to block Russian drone detection, at scale.
  • The Ministry of Defence has already supplied thousands of these jammers to Ukrainian forces, and the technology is slated for integration into the UK's next-generation long-range strike weapons.
  • The leaders will also meet over 200 Ukrainian military personnel participating in Exercise Sea Breeze in the UK, aimed at enhancing warfighting capabilities.

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Burnham hosts Zelensky and offers ‘stone cloak’ devices just a week after taking PM job

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