The United Kingdom and Germany announced on Thursday that they will collaborate to develop a new weapon with a range of over 2,000 kilometers.
The project is based on the defense agreement between the United Kingdom and Germany, adopted in 2024. The new weapon will be „one of the most advanced systems ever developed by the United Kingdom,” announced the British government in a statement.
British Defense Secretary John Healey and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius will present the new project at a meeting in Berlin.
The new military capability will aim to protect the British nation and enhance NATO's deterrence capability, while also boosting the defense sectors in the United Kingdom and Europe.
Discussions will focus on a joint procurement program for Sting Ray torpedoes for maritime patrol aircraft and reconnaissance P-8 Poseidon, strengthening the capabilities of both the United Kingdom and Germany to counter the latest underwater threats and enhance national security for both nations, as stated in the mentioned statement.
The British government did not provide details on the project's timeline or budget.
The Times reported in 2024 that the United Kingdom was considering developing missiles with a range of 3,200 kilometers, capable of destroying tactical nuclear weapons launched from Russian territory. According to the newspaper cited by Meduza, the United Kingdom planned to collaborate with Germany on the creation of such weapons.