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  • Source: News websites
  • 26 Jul 2024 12:44
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The UK eyes developing a 2000-mile range weapon to strike Russian tactical nuclear weapons as part of its NATO-first cooperation plan.

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  • Defense Secretary John Healey arrives at Downing Street in London, Friday, July 5, 2024 (AP)
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The United Kingdom is considering developing long-range missiles with Germany, able to hit Russian nuclear weapons, The Times newspaper reported, citing diplomatic sources. 

According to the sources, the UK is considering utilizing a 2,000-mile range weapon that could be fired from Berlin if Russia employs its tactical nuclear arsenal. 

The plan was profusely discussed during new UK Defense Secretary John Healey's visit to Berlin earlier this week, which aimed to enhance cooperation within NATO as part of his "NATO-first" defense policy.

Reportedly, the missiles are set to be deployed in Germany and would substitute long-range US missiles, including the SM-6, Tomahawk, and developmental hypersonic missiles, which were supposed to be based in Berlin in 2026. 

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Reportedly, Zelensky reiterated a call for Western allies to allow long-range strikes deep into Russian territories and asked the UK to influence its allies to adjust their policy on the matter. 

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