UK developing new ‘deep precision strike’ weapon with 1,242-mile range
A British soldier shoots his gun during an exercise on February 17, 2025 in Smardan, Romania (Picture: Getty)A new ‘deep precision strike’ weapon with a range exceeding 1,242 miles is in development as part of a plan to defend Europe if the war in Ukraine escalates further.Britain and Germany announced the long-range weapon, showing that they are no longer just watching the full-scale invasion, but planning for what is to come next.
UK defence minister John Healey said today: &