Britain is considering transferring the "Nightfall" tactical ballistic missile to Ukraine after its development is completed.

The development of the "Nightfall" missile was reported in late August this year, with a range exceeding 600 kilometers. The goal is to complete the design, manufacturing, and testing within 9 to 12 months, with an extremely tight schedule.

Its navigation system is designed to operate stably in a "complex electromagnetic environment," remaining functional even when satellite signals are unavailable or disrupted or replaced by electronic warfare measures.

The missile has a low multispectral signature, which means it will employ stealth technology.

The launch device can accommodate at least two missiles and ensure the safe launch of all munitions within 15 minutes after stopping at the firing position under "high tactical threat conditions."

After launch, the operating personnel should be able to evacuate within 5 minutes.

The estimated cost of a single missile (excluding warhead, launch device, and R&D costs) will not exceed £500,000 (about $675,000).

If a contract is signed, the production process should ensure that at least 10 missiles can be produced per month, with the potential to further increase production capacity.

The flight speed of the Nightfall missile is twice that of the U.S. Army's ATACMS tactical missile. Its design focuses on a quasi-ballistic trajectory, with high speed, thereby minimizing the response time of enemy air defense systems.

Moreover, the warhead power is greater than that of the U.S. Army's ATACMS missile.

Britain has decided to develop its own long-range strike weapons. According to the standard for ballistic missile ranges, 600 km falls into the category of tactical short-range missiles, similar to the U.S. Army's ATACMS missile. This may also indicate that Britain has begun to doubt the reliability of the United States under Trump's administration.

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