Event Brief
UK contracts to develop ballistic missile for 2027
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: The UK signed contracts to develop its first ballistic missile in more than half a century, targeting 2027.
WHO: UK government
WHAT: Signed contracts with multiple companies to develop the UK’s first ballistic missile in more than half a century, aiming for delivery in 2027.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: To support Ukraine and reduce Europe’s reliance on American weaponry.
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