UK launches $33.2 mn competition to build 500km-range missiles for Ukraine by March 2027
Three firms will get $11M each to deliver prototypes within 12 months. Target: 10 missiles/month at ~$1M per unit. Contracts awarded March 2026.
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Frontline report: Why the Czech Narwhal missile could become Ukraine’s secret weapon in 2026
It’s fast, long-range, and resilient — and it enters battlefield trials early next year with real-world Russian targets in its sights.
UK PM Starmer pushes allies for Ukraine long-range missiles as US sanctions hit Russia
US Sanctions on giant Russian oil companies fuel London missile push
“He ended game”: Putin ally praises Trump’s Tomahawk bluff, rejects peace without Ukraine capitulation
Meanwhile, state propaganda celebrated the US Defense Secretary's Russian-colored tie at the Washington meeting.
Ukrainian delegation in US meets developer of Tomahawk missiles that could strike deep inside Russia
Kyiv’s high-level delegation meets Raytheon and Lockheed Martin amid Trump’s signals that he could approve long-range missile transfers.
Ukraine quietly unveils a mystery Neptune missile version — Lithuania gets the first look
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry presented a previously unseen modification of the homegrown Neptune cruise missile, showing distinct body changes that hint at new capabilities.
Trump has “sort of made a decision” on Tomahawks for Ukraine — and it’s complicated
He hasn’t ruled it out, but insists he must first ask Ukraine "what they're doing with them."
Tomahawk deal with Ukraine? Vance confirms active White House discussions during Fox News appearance
He said the administration is considering European requests to buy US missile systems for Kyiv.
Western partners ready to give Ukraine long-ranged missiles
Kyiv will gain additional long-range weaponry to disrupt Russian supply lines and strengthen its operational reach.
WP: Ukraine gets three US-made Patriot systems that can stop Russian ballistic missiles under new deal
From the ruins of Dnipro to the burning skyline of Odesa, Russia’s war leaves no region untouched.
Ukraine and Germany sign agreement on long-range weapons
Germany will directly finance long-range weapons production on Ukrainian soil under a new agreement signed by both countries' defense ministers.
Hungary to deploy air defense in east after US allows Ukraine to strike deep into Russia
Hungary's defense minister has ordered air defense systems deployed near the Ukrainian border in response to expanding weapon deployment capabilities.
RUSI: concentrated ATACMS strikes essential for Ukraine’s extended operations
Ukraine must concentrate its ATACMS strikes on critical targets while Western allies, especially Germany with its Taurus missiles, need to step up support to sustain pressure on Russian forces, according to a new Royal United Services Institute analysis.
France to send Ukraine new batch of SCALP and Mistral missiles
Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu authorized a new package of long-range and air defense missiles for Ukraine.
Syrskyi: Britain prepares proposals for strikes deep into Russia as part of victory plan
The UK is considering plans that could enable Ukraine to hit Russian military facilities far beyond the front lines, Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi revealed.
Volker: Biden, Trump set to greenlight strikes deep in Russia
The ex-US Ambassador to NATO slammed the West for a timid response to Russian threats, arguing that only fear, not restraint, can keep Putin in check.
FM Sybiha calls for increased support as Putin’s threats have pattern of inaction
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called on Western allies to increase support for Kyiv, arguing that Russian President Vladimir Putin's threats have repeatedly proven empty.
Defense Express: Map shows how Ukraine could hit Moscow with Western missiles
Western-supplied missiles could allow Ukraine to strike targets up to 560 km inside Russia, according to a recent analysis.
Former US and UK officials urge removal of restrictions on Ukrainian long-range strikes
An open letter signed by former diplomats and military leaders urges the US and UK to remove restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles.
ISW: Ukraine’s ability to strike Russian rear crucial for degrading Russia’s capabilities
The ISW reports that Russian forces are leveraging deep rear areas for various military infrastructure, emphasizing the need for Ukraine's long-range strike capability.