U.K. General Election/Government, 4 Jul 2024 - ?

[Kirkhill]

Ahh, What the British really need to do is send their navy in to ....oops sorry forgot.

Why send a boat when you can send a rocket?

The UK is working on long range missiles for its own use.

But, it is already making long range missiles that the Ukrainians are using. The Ukrainians have a well instrumented tested range, issue timely reports and are open to frequent iterative developments.

Project Brakestop

UK accelerates long-range strike capability for Ukraine

Three UK-designed long-range strike systems have been flight tested just months after competition launch, as British defence industry deliver battlefield capability at record speed

www.gov.uk

Project BRAKESTOP: One step closer to strike freedom for Ukraine

Project BRAKESTOP: three UK firms flight-test long-range strike missiles for Ukraine, designed to bypass US approval delays.

www.calibredefence.co.uk

Project Nightfall

UK to develop new deep strike ballistic missile for Ukraine

The UK will develop new tactical ballistic missiles that boost Ukraine’s firepower to defend itself from Putin’s war machine.

www.gov.uk

500 km
200 kg
800,000 UKP
10 per month

 

[lenaitch]

Sending a boat sends one kind of message. Sending a missile sends a completely different kind of message; one that would anticipate a reply in kind.