Guided Weapons: Procurement
(asked on 17th October 2025) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the full scope is of Project Brakestop.
This question was answered on 27th October 2025
In response to a Ukrainian demand for additional long-range effectors, the Ministyry of Defence initiated Project BRAKESTOP, which is the development of a new, low-cost, ground launched, 200kg+, cruise missile for Ukraine, with a 600km+ range.
The project was initiated in October 2024 with industry engagement followed by an invitation to tender. Full details of the specifications for BRAKESTOP are available via the publicly accessible Defence Sourcing Portal.