UK and Poland announce Warsaw Defence Plan
The October 27 announcement describes cooperation on air defence, drones, cyber security, maritime capabilities and defence industries.
What the record says
The UK Ministry of Defence announced the Warsaw Defence Plan with Poland on October 27. The ministry describes the plan as the first phase of cooperation under the countries’ new Security and Defence Partnership Treaty. Areas of work include next-generation air-defence missiles, drone and counter-drone technology, cyber resilience, frigate capabilities and Baltic maritime exercises. The announcement also describes closer defence-procurement coordination and planned industrial and training cooperation.
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Practical next step
Read the ministry’s announcement for the stated areas of bilateral cooperation.
Limits and what is not established
The announcement sets out cooperation plans and official policy aims, not independent proof that new capabilities have been delivered or that a planned exercise has occurred.
Sources checked October 27, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
UK Ministry of Defence: original information