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Britain to develop new ballistic missile for Ukraine's defense
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 11, 2026
UK to Create New Ballistic Missile to Aid Ukraine's Defense Efforts
Development of the Nightfall Missile Project
Jan 11 (Reuters) - The British government said on Sunday that it will develop a new deep-strike ballistic missile for Ukraine to support the country's war efforts against Russia.
Details of the Nightfall Project
Under the project, named Nightfall, the British government said it has launched a competition to rapidly develop ground-launched ballistic missiles that could carry a 200 kg (440 lb) warhead over a range of more than 500 km (310 miles).
Implications for Ukraine's Military
(Reporting by Ruchika Khanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Edmund Klamann)
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