The UK cuts US parts from the missile production chain in new systems for Ukraine.

Britain has developed new cruise missile prototypes for Ukraine that eliminate American parts, aiming to reduce dependency in weapons production and expand production capacity.

The move comes as Ukraine seeks to expand and diversify its long-range strike arsenal, amid repeated delays and political constraints linked to US-involved systems.

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The UK cuts US parts from the missile production chain in new systems for Ukraine.

Britain has developed new cruise missile prototypes for Ukraine that eliminate American parts, aiming to reduce dependency in weapons production and expand production capacity. The move comes as Ukraine seeks …

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