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Britain, France and Italy grant Ukraine license for Storm Shadow

As of 2d ago·5 sources·4 events in story·Verified · 16/21 claims supported

Britain, France and Italy have agreed to grant Ukraine a license to produce Storm Shadow cruise missiles. London previously allowed MBDA to disclose to Ukraine secret data on British components of SCALP, and Paris had granted a production license back in July. Moscow has threatened to strike future production facilities.

Sources

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dw.com

Британия, Франция и Италия согласовали передачу Украине лицензии на производство ракет Storm Shadow

defensenews.com

Британия передала Украине чертежи ракет SCALP для производства внутри страны

armyrecognition.com

Премьер-министр Великобритании Бернем разрешил MBDA передать Украине данные по Storm Shadow

aerotime.aero

Великобритания согласилась передать Украине чертежи ракет Storm Shadow

en.wikipedia.org

Storm Shadow - Wikipedia

Key points

Britain, France and Italy have agreed to grant Ukraine a license to produce Storm Shadow cruise missiles.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on August 24 authorized MBDA to transfer to Ukraine secret technical data on British components of SCALP and Storm Shadow.
France previously, in July 2026, granted Ukraine a production license for the SCALP/Storm Shadow missile.
Russian officials have threatened strikes on any future production facilities for these missiles.

What happened

Britain, France and Italy have agreed to grant Ukraine a license to produce Storm Shadow cruise missiles, DW reported on August 28, 2026. France previously, in July 2026, granted Ukraine a production license for this Franco-British weapon; on July 14, 2026, France and Ukraine signed an agreement allowing licensed production of SCALP. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on August 24 authorized MBDA to transfer to Ukraine secret technical data on British components of the SCALP and Storm Shadow cruise missiles during his first foreign visit to Kyiv.

Why it matters

This decision for the first time gives Kyiv access to Western technology for producing long-range missiles. Moscow has threatened strikes on any future production facilities for these missiles. Russia previously accused Britain of 'adding fuel to the fire' and said its armed forces were gathering data to identify and destroy production sites.

What changed

Earlier, on August 24, 2026, it was reported that Andy Burnham announced permission for MBDA to disclose secret information about British components of the Storm Shadow missile. Now DW reports that the three European countries have agreed to transfer to Ukraine a license to produce the Storm Shadow missiles themselves.

Who's affected

Britain, France and Italy, as well as European missile manufacturer MBDA, are involved in the technology transfer. Russia is the party that has threatened strikes on production facilities.

Earlier

On July 14, 2026, France and Ukraine signed an agreement that would allow Ukraine to produce the SCALP cruise missile under license.
On August 24, 2026, it was reported that Burnham announced permission for MBDA to disclose secret information about British components of Storm Shadow.

What's Next

Ukraine and France plan to start assembling SCALP missiles on Ukrainian territory.