According to the Daily Mail publication, the Nightfall missiles will be equipped with 200 kg warheads, capable of being launched in rapid succession, and are intended to deliver long-range strike capabilities against high-value russian targets.
"Nightfall rockets, which are packed with 200 kg warheads, can be fired in quick succession and reach as far as Moscow," the report states.
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The UK Ministry of Defence has begun seeking British companies to design, develop, and deliver the first three prototype missiles under a contract valued at £9 million.
According to UK Defence Secretary John Healey, Ukraine must have the capability not only to defend itself against russian attacks, but also to conduct retaliatory strikes.
Healey made these remarks during a visit to Kyiv, just hours after narrowly avoiding a russian missile and drone attack on the night of January 9, which killed four civilians.
During the visit, the UK Defence Secretary effectively confirmed plans to develop and eventually transfer Nightfall ballistic missiles to Ukraine. According to Healey, Ukraine must have the capability not only to defend itself against russian attacks, but also to conduct retaliatory strikes.
UK Defence Secretary told The Sun: "We will not stand for this and are determined to put leading-edge weapons into the hands of Ukrainians as they fight back,"
The United Kingdom's plans to develop the Nightfall missile system first became public in mid-2025.
The announcement of the Nightfall project coincided with another significant statement by the Defence Secretary. John Healey also revealed that the UK plans to spend £200 million (approximately $268 million) on preparing British troops for possible deployment to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire agreement with russia.
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