London preparing long-range Nightfall missiles for Ukraine that can reach moscow - media

The United Kingdom plans to develop a new long-range ballistic missile for Ukraine as part of the Nightfall project. It is a weapon capable of hitting targets at a distance of more than 500 kilometers, Reuters and The Sun report, citing British Defense Minister John Healey.

According to Reuters, the British government has announced its intention to support Ukraine's defense efforts in the war against russia by creating a rapidly developed ground-based ballistic missile. The Nightfall project involves a competition among companies to create a missile that can carry a warhead weighing about 200 kilograms and hit targets at a distance of more than 500 kilometers.

The Sun clarifies that John Healey personally confirmed plans for this project for Ukraine. According to him, Nightfall missiles will be launched from mobile platforms, and their range potentially allows them to reach targets even in moscow from the territory of Ukraine.

British companies are being offered a GBP 9 million contract to design, develop and supply the first three missiles to be used for test launches.

Earlier, in September 2025, the specialized publication Militarnyi, citing John Healey, reported that London was considering the possibility of transferring Nightfall tactical ballistic missiles to Ukraine after their development was completed. At the time, it was noted that the launcher should hold at least two missiles and ensure a safe launch within 15 minutes of arrival at the position, and the crew should leave the area in less than five minutes after the launch.

It was also reported that if the contract is signed, production should reach at least 10 missiles per month with the possibility of further increase, and within 9-12 months it is planned to prepare at least five full-fledged prototypes for testing.

Recall that London plans to spend GBP 200 million for the deployment of troops in Ukraine.

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