- Britain has successfully tested new long-range strike weapons, with the government aiming for delivery to Ukraine within months.
- The Ministry of Defence challenged UK firms to develop these munitions, which are designed to be more affordable and quicker to produce than existing systems like Storm Shadow.
- These new weapons are capable of hitting targets at least 500km away, carrying a 225kg warhead, and travelling at speeds exceeding 600km per hour.
- Trials for 'Project Brakestop' took place in the Hebrides, involving three remaining suppliers: MBDA UK, MGI Engineering, and Rotron Aerospace.
- Armed Forces Minister Louise Sandher-Jones highlighted the project's importance for developing sovereign defence capabilities, independent of US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
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