Russia Again Threatens to Attack British Companies After London Agrees to Share SCALP Missile Technology with Ukraine

Russia has threatened to attack British companies manufacturing drones and missile components for Ukraine after London agreed to share classified information needed to produce long-range SCALP missiles, according to UATV English. Russian officials accused Britain of escalating the conflict and threatened British defense companies.

In response, the UK government defended its decision, arguing that Russia initiated the war and could end it. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham emphasized that supporting Ukraine's ability to produce the technology domestically was crucial for NATO security. The SCALP missile, weighing around 1,300 kg and capable of reaching speeds of 1,500 km/h over a range of 240 km, has been effective against Russian targets.

UK Minister for Defence Readiness and Defence Industry Luke Pollard highlighted the significance of supporting Ukraine's self-sufficiency in missile production. The Kremlin, however, condemned the decision, with Russian officials accusing Britain of fueling the conflict and threatening British companies involved in the production of drones and missile components for Ukraine.

The transfer of SCALP technology could have broader implications, potentially encouraging other countries to share defense technologies with Ukraine and intensifying pressure on the United States to consider licensing Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine.