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UK canvasses industry for counter-drone electronic warfare systems as Ukraine pursues European drone deals

The UK Ministry of Defense is soliciting industry input on potential counter-drone electronic warfare (EW) systems it could supply to Ukraine. The move comes as Ukraine discusses drone-related arrangements with European partners, alongside intensifying strikes using long-range kamikaze “one-way attack” drones against Russian infrastructure.

Discovered 2026-07-09T07:58:55.742186-07:00 | 2026-07-09T07:58:55.742186-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Signals near-term demand for counter-UAS EW capabilities in support of Ukraine’s evolving drone campaign, including long-range kamikaze “one-way attack” drones.
  • UK MoD’s industry canvass indicates procurement activity that defense suppliers can prepare for (systems integration, sensing, and electronic effects).
  • Europe’s parallel discussions on drone deals underscore how quickly European partners are repositioning to address gaps in Ukrainian force packages and sustainment.

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2026-07-09T07:58:55.742186-07:00
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