UK and Germany Partner to Develop Long-Range Precision Strike Missiles
The United Kingdom and Germany have advanced their cooperation on a deep precision strike missile programme designed to enhance their long-term military capabilities. The programme focuses on developing a family of stealth cruise and hypersonic missiles with a range exceeding 2,000 kilometers. These weapons are expected to enter service in the 2030s, significantly increasing the countries' ability to conduct precise, long-range strikes. The initiative was discussed at a meeting in Berlin between UK Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard and his German counterpart Jens Plötner. The collaboration is part of broader efforts to boost national security and maintain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Mar 2026 12:18
UK Defence Investment in Scotland Secures £1.1bn Export Deals, Protects 500+ Jobs
The UK government's sustained defence investment in Scotland has secured significant export deals totaling £1.1 billion with the defence company Thales. This inward investment guarantees the creation and retention of over 500 jobs in Glasgow over the coming five years, highlighting the economic importance of defence manufacturing in the region. Thales’ UK optronics business, based in Glasgow, is a major economic player supporting nearly 2,300 jobs across its supply chain throughout Scotland and contributing upwards of £140 million to the country’s GDP annually. The firm’s success in landing export contracts reflects Scotland’s growing prominence in defence technology and manufacturing on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Mar 2026 12:12
