UK Spearheads European Deep Strike Push

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The UK is working with France to develop a new, low-observable cruise missile.

Credit: MBDA
The British government says it will lead a $50 billion European effort to develop deep strike weapons with a range of at least 300 km (186 mi.) to more than 2,000 km. The announcement comes as NATO leaders meet in Ankara and follows other spending commitments announced there on fielding long-range...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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