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UK Boosts Defense with £400M for Hypersonic Weapons

2/13/2026

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  • The U.K. Defense Ministry will invest 400 million pounds in hypersonic and long-range weapons in 2026 to bolster deterrence.
  • The funding backs joint missile projects with France, Germany, and Italy, including Stratus for a next-generation stealth missile.
  • A new long-range weapons program with Germany is in the study phase.
  • Ukraine's Defense Minister announced $5 billion in aid for drones and air defense amid Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure.