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August 23, 2026
UK to Share Technical Information for SCALP Missile Production in Ukraine
- The UK will provide classified technical information to help Ukraine produce SCALP missiles, with details on British components released by defense firm MBDA.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham, during his visit for Ukraine's Independence Day, condemned Russian aggression and reaffirmed Britain's commitment to supporting Ukraine.
- Experts warn that the production of operational missiles may take until next year and will not address Ukraine's immediate defense needs against Russian attacks.
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- UK's Burnham to visit Ukraine with plan to support long-range missile productionAug 23, 2026 at 11:06 PM · Reuters
- Britain’s giving Ukraine access to secret missile technology. Will it make a difference?Aug 24, 2026 at 7:38 AM · CNN
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Burnham arrives in Kyiv with plans to give missile blueprintsAug 24, 2026 at 8:12 AM · Independent
- UK's Burnham urges allies to do 'everything' to support Ukraine's skiesAug 24, 2026 at 2:10 PM · Reuters
- Burnham challenges Putin on first trip to Ukraine as UK-Russia tensions growAug 24, 2026 at 3:38 PM · Independent
- As Ukraine’s allies gather for big anniversary, one key backer is absentAug 24, 2026 at 4:17 PM · NBC
- Burnham challenges Putin on first trip to Ukraine as UK-Russia tensions growAug 25, 2026 at 4:41 AM · Independent
- The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech informationAug 25, 2026 at 5:14 AM · NPR