Defense Express reported the information.Ukraine and Britain have signed a landmark agreement for the licensed production of the Octopus anti-aircraft drone at British manufacturing facilities, marking a significant milestone in defense cooperation between the two nations. The deal calls for production of several thousand units per month, all destined for Ukrainian forces.The Octopus project stands as the most illustrative example of Ukrainian-British defense collaboration, being "developed by Ukraine with support from British scientists and technical specialists." Plans for serial production in Britain were first announced on September 10 this year, with implementation timelines confirmed a month ago and proceeding without delays.On November 14, the Ukrainian government announced the launch of serial production of Octopus drones within Ukraine itself, noting that manufacturing had been transferred to three domestic producers. This approach allows for scaling production of standardized weaponry rather than limiting manufacturing to the original developer.Details of the project were revealed during the DSEI 2025 exhibition in Britain. The Octopus was designed by Ukrainian company Ukrspecsystems, part of NAUDI, which received additional support from British specialists. Production in Britain will be carried out by the British division of the Ukrainian company - Ukrspecsystems UK in Mildenhall, eastern England, with the first video from the facility recently released.While specific technical characteristics of the Octopus remain classified, its high combat capabilities have been proven during battlefield use. The drone can operate at night, under electronic warfare conditions, and at low altitudes. The design follows traditional anti-aircraft drone architecture with a "missile-like" solution featuring X-shaped wings with electric motors and propellers at the tips.The most critical aspects of such weaponry remain undisclosed, particularly the target guidance system. However, the announced capabilities of the Octopus, British specialist involvement in development, and readiness to produce thousands monthly suggest an effective and cost-efficient solution. Notably, the London-announced cost of the Octopus is less than 10% of a Shahed drone's price.