Interesting development with no US components used. Plus, one of the companies, MGI, is new to the defence sector. It uses advanced composite materials pioneered in Formula 1 racing cars to make its Tiger Shark missile.
Quote:
UK unveils prototype missiles for Ukraine with no US components
Low-cost, long-range weapons could be deployed as soon as this year in war against Russia
The British government has unveiled three prototype long-range strike missiles designed for use by Ukraine’s military in its war against Russia, a step forward in low-cost weapons that crucially avoid US components.
The Ministry of Defence said the systems — developed by MBDA UK, MGI Engineering and Rotron Aerospace, which are all based in the UK — had progressed to successful trials that took place in the spring.
After further tests this year, one or more of the missiles — whose development is known as “Project Brakestop” — was expected to be in Kyiv’s hands by the end of 2026, one government official said.
The weapons would be made without any US components, in line with MoD requirements and a push to avoid interference from Washington over their export and use, according to the companies.
The make-up of the missiles was designed “to allow as much sovereign UK control over gifting capabilities to Ukraine”, another official said.
The development of the missiles began in November 2024, after the US held up delivery of long-range missiles such as the US Atacms and the UK Storm Shadow and authorisation for them to be fired deep into Russian territory amid fears of escalation with Moscow.
|
https://www.ft.com/content/78d880ee-...syn-25a6b1a6=1