UK Tests Nightfall Missiles for Ukraine Delivery in 2026
Britain tests Nightfall long-range missiles, with first deliveries to Ukraine expected in 2026 under Project Brakestop, according to The Telegraph sources.
The British military has tested a new long-range weapon on the Hebrides, according to The Telegraph, which cited sources in the UK Ministry of Defence. The report says the system in question is Nightfall, a next-generation precision ballistic missile expected to be supplied to Ukraine.
The missiles are said to have a range of up to roughly 500 kilometres. A new round of trials on British territory is expected to begin soon.
According to The Telegraph’s analysis, Nightfall’s projected capabilities would, in theory, allow it to strike targets in Moscow. The missile’s stated specifications include a 250-kilogram warhead and a flight speed of up to 600 kilometres per hour. Each unit is estimated to cost about £400,000.
The initial tests showed that the missile’s core systems operated as intended, the British newspaper reported. Several minor technical issues were also identified, and engineers plan to resolve them before the next testing phase.
London expects to deliver the first batch of the new missiles to Kyiv during 2026. The weapon is being developed under a programme known by the codename Project Brakestop.
Three companies that won a government tender are involved in the project: MBDA, known for producing Storm Shadow missiles, as well as MGI Engineering and Rotron Aerospace.
The programme initially received £5 million in funding. A further £15 million was later allocated to support the development effort.