UK Successfully Test-Fires Three Low-Cost Deep-Strike Weapons for Ukraine Under Project Brakestop

The UK Ministry of Defence announced on June 22 that three British ground-launched one-way effectors completed flight tests at the MOD Hebrides Range under Project Brakestop 12. The three finalists are MBDA UK's Crossbow, MGI Engineering's TigerShark, and Rotron Aerospace's SkyLance, each meeting requirements for a 500km-plus range, a 225kg warhead, and a target unit cost near £400,000 134. Phase 2 contracts of approximately £15 million each fund 15 improved effectors per supplier alongside launchers and support vehicles, with delivery to Ukrainian forces targeted by year-end 13. The Aviationist and Quwa both reported that the weapons were designed without US components or navigation data, a stated condition intended to allow UK transfers to Ukraine without US approval 34.