Twelve NATO countries have launched a major long-range missile programme aimed at boosting Europe’s security.
NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, have announced a £37 billion ($50 billion) investment in the Deep Precision Strike missile project. The programme will run over the next decade and is designed to develop advanced missiles capable of hitting military targets up to 300 kilometres away, with the potential for even greater range.
The project is expected to be a key topic at the NATO summit in Ankara, where UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is meeting allied leaders. Although the missile system is not expected to enter service until the 2030s, leaders say it will strengthen NATO’s ability to deter future threats.
The announcement comes as NATO members continue increasing defence spending following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also urged allies to provide more air defence systems, while the Kremlin criticised the alliance’s plans as confrontational.
The Deep Precision Strike programme marks one of NATO’s biggest joint defence investments as Europe prepares for long-term security challenges.
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