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Jan 12, 2026<\/p>\n
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The UK is to develop new tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine.<\/p>\n
The UK has launched a competition under Project Nightfall to rapidly develop ground-launched ballistic missiles with a range of more than 500 kilometres and designed to operate in high-threat battlefields with heavy electromagnetic interference.<\/p>\n
The missiles will be capable of being launched from a range of vehicles, firing multiple missiles in quick succession and withdrawing within minutes.<\/p>\n
The project aims for three industry teams to each be awarded a \u00a39 million development contract to design, develop and deliver their first three missiles within 12 months for test firings.<\/p>\n
Defence Secretary John Healey MP said: “The attacks overnight on Thursday just go to show how Putin thinks he can act with impunity, targeting civilian areas with advanced weaponry.<\/p>\n
“Instead of seriously negotiating a peace, he\u2019s seriously escalating his illegal war.<\/p>\n
“We were close enough to hear the air raid sirens around Lviv on our journey to Kyiv, it was a serious moment and a stark reminder of the barrage of drones and missiles hitting Ukrainians in sub-zero conditions.<\/p>\n
“We won\u2019t stand for this, which is why we are determined to put leading edge weapons into the hands of Ukrainians as they fight back.”<\/p>\n
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP said: “A secure Europe needs a strong Ukraine. These new long-range British missiles will keep Ukraine in the fight and give Putin another thing to worry about.<\/p>\n
“In 2026, we will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine. Providing equipment to keep them in the fight today, whilst working to secure the peace tomorrow.”<\/p>\n
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