Project Nightfall to test fire deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine by 2027
Ukraine has already been supplied with ATACMSs which have a range of 300km, half the range of this newly planned missile. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)
The UK competition for industry to develop deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine in its war effort against Russia will also provide benefits for the country’s own long-range strike efforts.
The UK has announced plans to develop a long-range ballistic missile that will help bolster Ukraine’s firepower against Russia. Named Project Nightfall, the ballistic missile will be designed with a range of up to 500km, with a 200kg explosive warhead, according to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). At present, Ukraine is fielding the US-supplied Army Tactical Missiles System (ATACMS), which has a range of up to 300km.
With an expectation for chosen industry partners to produce 10 systems a month, the UK will award three £9 million (US$12 million) development contracts to design, develop and deliver the first three
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