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Ukraine Marks Independence Day with New Push to Build Western Missiles
The authorization removes a key technology-transfer barrier and could help Kyiv sustain production and replenish long-range missiles, officials said.
- On Monday, August 24, 2026, the United Kingdom authorized defense contractor MBDA to release classified technical information for local assembly of Storm Shadow missiles in Ukraine, removing a major technology-transfer barrier.
- This initiative enables France and Ukraine to establish local assembly lines for the Franco-British weapon, providing Kyiv greater control over production rates and reducing logistical dependence on foreign stockpiles.
- Ukraine's domestic strike industry is expanding; the Storm Shadow project complements existing programs producing long-range one-way attack drones and progressing toward ballistic missile testing against targets inside Russia.
- Moscow criticized the production deal, accusing London of escalating the conflict, while Russia withdrew its ambassador from London as diplomatic relations deteriorated and the Kremlin tracked missile-production facilities.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv today to demonstrate continued support, reiterating that the United Kingdom remains committed to assisting Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities.
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Highlighted sleeve at The Kyiv Independent. The UK will share the confidential manufacturing schemes of Storm Shadow cruise missiles. Kiev will produce in its own territory.
·Lisboa, Portugal
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The British Prime Minister visited Ukraine on its Independence Day.
·Bratislava, Slovakia
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London and Paris have been providing Ukraine with Storm Shadow/Scalp cruise missiles in defense of Russia for a long time, which could soon also be produced in Ukraine itself. The British government has released secret data so far.
The new British Prime Minister is scheduled to participate today with other guests of honour in the celebrations for the 35th Independence Day of Ukraine. News on the blog.
·Berlin, Germany
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