UK to share long-range missile technology with Ukraine, PM's office says
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Britain will share technology for producing long-range missiles with Ukraine, Prime Minister Andy Burnham's office said on Monday. London has authorized European defense firm MBDA to share secret data on British components of the SCALP missile, a French version of the UK's Storm Shadow. The announcement came as Burnham arrived in Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day.
Key Facts
- Britain will transfer technology for producing long-range missiles to Ukraine, the prime minister's office said on Monday.
- London authorized MBDA to share secret data on British components of the SCALP missile, a French version of the UK's Storm Shadow.
- Ukraine and France plan to begin assembling SCALP missiles on Ukrainian territory.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on the morning of August 24 for his first foreign trip since taking office.
- The UK previously supplied Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles, which have a range of about 240 km and cost over 750,000 pounds each.
Missile Technology Transfer
Britain will share technology for producing long-range missiles with Ukraine, Prime Minister Andy Burnham's office said on Monday. London authorized European defense firm MBDA to share secret data on British components of the SCALP missile, a French version of the UK's Storm Shadow. Ukraine and France plan to begin assembling SCALP missiles on Ukrainian territory, the statement said. The decision complements Britain's Brakestop project to accelerate development of low-cost, high-tech long-range weapons for Ukraine.
Burnham's Kyiv Visit
Burnham arrived in Kyiv on the morning of August 24 for his first foreign trip as prime minister. He is scheduled to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky and attend a meeting of the 'coalition of the willing' on further support for Ukraine. Burnham said Ukraine's security is Britain's security and that Britain will not retreat until a just and lasting peace is achieved.
Storm Shadow Background
In November 2024, Ukrainian forces first struck Russian territory with British Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles. Ukraine used the missiles on a small scale, causing limited damage and no noticeable impact on the war's course. British Storm Shadow stocks are limited, with each missile costing over 750,000 pounds (877,000 euros) and a range of about 240 km.
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UK to share long-range missile technology with Ukraine, PM's office says
