UK shares missile blueprints with Ukraine to boost defense capabilities

On August 24, 2026, the UK government announced it would share classified SCALP missile blueprints with Ukraine. This decision, made by Prime Minister Andy Burnham during his visit to Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day, aims to help Ukraine establish local production of long-range missiles. The move reflects a shift in military support from gifting equipment to enabling domestic manufacturing, amidst ongoing Russian aggression.