NATO allies have announced an investment of more than £37 billion to develop a new long-range missile system designed to strengthen Europe’s defenses against growing security threats.
The project, known as Deep Precision Strike, will be funded by 12 allied countries over the next 10 years and was unveiled during the NATO Summit in Ankara.
According to British authorities, the new missile will be capable of striking military targets with high precision at a range of approximately 300 kilometers, with the potential to extend its range to nearly 2,000 kilometers in the future.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the initiative would strengthen cooperation among European allies and enhance NATO’s ability to respond to future security challenges. However, the new missile system is not expected to become operational before the 2030s.
The UK government also emphasized that the threat posed by Russia remains significant, noting that NATO aircraft have been scrambled more than 700 times to monitor Russian military aircraft approaching Alliance airspace. It also reported a 30% increase in Russian military activity near British waters.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the new system would give NATO the capability to strike strategic targets and logistical hubs, significantly strengthening the Alliance’s deterrence posture.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged NATO allies to accelerate deliveries of air defense systems as Russia continues its intensive attacks on Ukraine.
At the same time, the Kremlin said it would closely monitor the NATO Summit. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that no new weapon system would prevent Russia from continuing its military operations in Ukraine until it achieves its objectives, while adding that Moscow still prefers a political and diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
