SCALP is a British long-range air-launched cruise missile system supplied to Ukraine to deter aggression and bolster defense, with UK assisting its production by sharing classified tech.
The UK has established an AI partnership with Ukraine to access the Avengers AI Lab database. The goal is to train models that strengthen national security and protect critical infrastructure, with pilots at defence sites and potential rollouts to airports, prisons, railways and energy facilities.
The UK has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine as Prime Minister Burnham travels to Kyiv to chair the coalition of the willing, attend Independence Day events and highlight UK arms and diplomatic assistance. London says Ukraine’s security is Britain’s security, and Moscow warns of consequences as the UK advances defence collaboration.
The UK has announced it will help France set up assembly lines in Ukraine for long-range missiles, declassifying information on UK-made components to aid Kyiv. Leaders visiting Kyiv frame the step as a long-term boost to Ukraine’s weapons capacity, while Moscow warns of consequences for increased involvement in the war.
Version of the SCALP cruise missile, built in France, is to be supported by MBDA with U.K.-made parts. Ukraine is pursuing local assembly to produce its own missiles; timeline and impact remain unclear as Russia escalates attacks and Patriot shortages persist.