UK developing ballistic missiles for Ukraine capable of striking deep inside Russia
The Kyiv Independent••world
Key Points:
- The UK has launched Project Nightfall, a competition to develop new long-range ballistic missiles for Ukraine capable of striking targets over 500 kilometers away, with a 200 kg warhead and rapid-fire capability.
- The announcement follows UK Defense Secretary John Healey's visit to Ukraine amid a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack, including an Oreshnik ballistic missile strike near the Polish border.
- The missiles are designed for quick launch and withdrawal to enable strikes on high-value targets before Russian forces can respond, with a production rate of 10 missiles per month and a maximum cost of $1.07 million each.
- Project Nightfall will award $12 million in development contracts to three industry teams to produce and test the first missiles
