The Nightfall is a short-range ballistic missile under development by the United Kingdom. In August 2025 the UK Ministry of Defence published a request for information (RFI) for the missile.[1][2][3][4] Its range is planned to exceed 600 km (370 mi). Each missile must carry a circa 300 kg (660 lb) (high explosive) payload over 600 km (370 mi) on a ballistic trajectory, with some basic manoeuvrability. A ground vehicle must have the ability to deliver multiple missiles.[5]
Industry Partners that had signed confidentiality agreements were given the requirements on the 19th December 2025. The deadline for proposals is the 9th February 2026 and it is intended to award development contracts in March 2026. The intention is for three partners to each be awarded a £9 million development contract and to produce their first three missiles before April 2027 for test launches.[6]
The Nightfall missile is intended to complement the Ukrainians' existing American ATACMS and Ukrainian 1KR1 Sapsan missiles.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Tactical Ballistic Missile Sought by United Kingdom". TWZ. 28 August 2025.
- ^ George Allison (28 August 2025). "Britain launches Project 'NIGHTFALL' for ballistic missile". ukdj.
- ^ "UK Ministry of Defence launches Project NIGHTFALL for new 600km tactical ballistic missile". Defense Industry Europe. 29 August 2025.
- ^ "UK Seeks Low-Cost Tactical Ballistic Missile with Project Nightfall | Aviation Week Network".
- ^ "Nightfall". GOV.UK. 27 August 2025.
- ^ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-develop-new-deep-strike-ballistic-missile-for-ukraine
- ^ Murray, Warren (2026-01-12). "Ukraine war briefing: Nightfall – Britain races to develop ballistic missile for Kyiv". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
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