{
  "id": 3318652,
  "title": "UK Confirms Ukraine Can Produce Long-Range SCALP Missiles, Zelenskyy Says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/uk-confirms-ukraine-can-produce-long-range-scalp-missiles-zelenskyy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T14:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/uk-confirms-ukraine-can-produce-long-range-scalp-missiles-zelenskyy-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UK has confirmed Ukraine's ability to produce long-range SCALP cruise missiles, as part of strengthening the nation's long-range strike capabilities, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. French President Emmanuel Macron also confirmed the decision to unblock production and provide Ukraine with the necessary license. This move will enable Ukraine to develop its own production capabilities for the missiles, reducing dependence on foreign supplies. Zelenskyy also reported progress on the FREYJA project, which aims to address technical and organizational obstacles and establish domestic production. Within the next 7-10 days, Ukraine will receive a schedule for the project, outlining the necessary steps to launch and scale up production. The president emphasized that developing long-range weapons is crucial for enhancing Ukraine's ability to counter Russian attacks and protect its territory. Ukraine's partners have also made additional financial commitments, with Norway confirming $9 billion in funding for Ukraine in 2027. These announcements come as Ukraine seeks greater support from European allies for defense production, including long-range weapons, air defense systems, and other capabilities to sustain its defense against Russia.",
  "summary": "The United Kingdom has confirmed that Ukraine can produce long-range SCALP cruise missiles as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s long-range strike capabilities, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, UATV English reports. According to Zelenskyy, the decision to unblock production and provide Ukraine with the necessary license was also confirmed by French President Emmanuel Macron. The move…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}