Overview
- The Daily Mail reports that Britain intends to provide Ukraine with Nightfall, a mobile ballistic missile system still under development, a claim not confirmed by the UK government.
- Procurement documents cited in the report describe a range exceeding 600 kilometers, rapid setup in 15 minutes, launch-to-impact in about 10 minutes, quick departure from the site, and resilience to electromagnetic effects.
- The article says the Ministry of Defence sought bids to develop and deliver three prototype missiles under a £9 million contract, following an August order outlining Nightfall’s requirements.
- The report also references a goal for five launchers to be available for testing within 9 to 12 months and notes specifications including quick successive launches and day‑night operations.
- Russia’s ambassador in London, Andrey Kelin, told RIA Novosti the weapon does not yet exist, and Russian statements from Sergey Lavrov and the Kremlin reiterate that any arms shipments to Ukraine would be legitimate targets; RIA Novosti also highlights critical reader comments on the Daily Mail site.