UK Secures £176M Order with Thales for Advanced Missiles

The British government has placed an order worth 176 million pounds ($228 million) with Thales UK for the supply of lightweight multirole missiles. These missiles, which played a significant role when gifted to Ukraine during the 2022 Russian invasion, will bolster the UK's armed forces.

The British government on Wednesday confirmed a substantial order worth 176 million pounds ($228 million) with Thales UK. The deal involves the procurement of lightweight multirole missiles to strengthen its armed forces' capabilities.

Officials noted that hundreds of these advanced missiles have already been sent to Ukraine, aiding the country in its ongoing conflict with Russia, which began in 2022.

With the exchange rate at $1 equating to 0.7734 pounds, this agreement underscores the UK's commitment to enhancing its defense infrastructure amid global tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)