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Guided Weapons: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 22 January 2026UIN 106548

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to develop new deep strike ballistic missile for Ukraine, published on 11 January 2026, what the in service date is of the new deep strike ballistic missile.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The project aims for three industry teams to each be awarded a £9 million development contract in March 2026 to design, develop and deliver their first three missiles within 12 months for test firings. We envision the first deliveries of Nightfall to Ukraine to start in late 2027.

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