Burnham to visit Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles
The move lets MBDA share classified British component details so France and Ukraine can establish local missile assembly lines.
- On Monday, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the UK will release classified information on British-made components for the SCALP/Storm Shadow cruise missile to support local assembly in Ukraine.
- This authorization represents a strategic shift from donating finished munitions to helping Ukraine manufacture its own systems, reducing reliance on Western stockpiles as the conflict enters its fifth year.
- Featuring a 550-kilometer range and 400-kilogram warhead, the SCALP utilizes 'infrared seeker and automatic target recognition algorithms' for precision strikes, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reacted angrily, accusing the UK of 'participating in the war' and adding 'fuel to the fire,' while warning Russia will identify and destroy domestic production sites.
- Co-Chairing the 'Coalition of the Willing' during his visit, Burnham joined allies pledging to prioritize Ukraine's air defenses and accelerate delivery of interceptors amid ongoing Russian missile attacks.
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UK Will Share Classified Information on Long-Range Missile Tech With Ukraine
The UK announced on Aug. 24 that it will help Ukraine fabricate its own long-range missiles by sharing classified information on British components for the weapons. The UK government unveiled the move in a statement ahead of British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s visit to Kyiv to mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day. Burnham’s move means that Franco-British-Italian arms manufacturer MBDA can release classified information on British components fo…
London wants to release secret technical information about the rocket, so Ukraine will be able to build its own production by the end of the year.
United Kingdom also develops new weapons without U.S. components to prevent Washington from using technology as a currency in its negotiations with Ukraine
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