General · 20 June 2026

UK tests new long-range weapons for Ukraine

These new weapons can hit targets over 500km away, and Britain hopes to send them to Ukraine within months. The Ministry of Defence called upon companies to create the systems, which were test-fired at a site in the Hebrides. They carry a 225kg warhead and are designed to be quicker and cheaper than Storm Shadow missiles.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 June 2026 at 8:02

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