Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 106549

Guided Weapons: Procurement

Tabled: 19 January 2026

Answered: 27 January 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

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, if he will list the range of vehicles from which the new deep s

Answer

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, as well as a launch vehicle of the suppliers' choice....

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