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Ukraine fires new ‘Flamingo' missile that can strike Moscow for the first time after it was ‘inspired by British bomb'
Ukraine fires new ‘Flamingo' missile that can strike Moscow for the first time after it was ‘inspired by British bomb'

The Sun

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • The Sun

Ukraine fires new ‘Flamingo' missile that can strike Moscow for the first time after it was ‘inspired by British bomb'

UKRAINE has fired a groundbreaking new long-range missile dubbed "Flamingo" which will let Kyiv to strike Moscow for the first time. The breakthrough weapon can hit targets sitting more than 3,000km away with a menacing 1,000kg warhead - and its design takes inspiration from a British bomb. 8 8 8 Extraordinary footage showed the warhead being shot from a ramp before launching into the sky at breakneck pace. The cruise missile, which is reportedly already in serial production, fires from a twin-axle ramp before propelling itself with a turbofan. The "Flamingo" has a six-metre wingspan and reaches speeds of up to 900km/h before decimating its targets. And its maximum flight time is a whopping four hours. Engineers designed the bomb to feature three main priorities: range, warhead mass and rapid deployment. Its developer, Fire Point, said the systems are being manufactured at a highly protected facility in the Carpathians, in the west of Ukraine. The breath-taking design also features a dorsal air intake for a jet engine and an X-tail. To make sure the missile hits its target, it is also equipped with resistance to electronic warfare. The "Flamingo" is reportedly closely modelled on the FP-5 missile design - an unmanned cruise missile which can hit targets at subsonic speeds. The FP-5 is made by British weapons firm Milanion, a UAE-headquartered defence contractor which has supplied Ukraine in the past. Scheming Putin WON'T draw a line under Ukraine - here's why he won't give up the Donbas The new Ukrainian missile will dramatically boost the county's long-range strike capabilities to face down Putin's bloodthirsty regime. And it would be a gamechanger in defending against the invasion which started over three years ago. The "Flamingo" missile would also complement Ukraine's cutting edge aerial arsenal - which consists of long-range drones and other extended-range missiles. It would also be able to deliver a more powerful blow against any fortified or high-value targets such as oil refineries or air bases. Ukraine has slowly but surely built up its missile program over the last few years to help defend against Putin's invasion. In April 2022, near the outbreak of the war, the "Neptune" anti-ship missile was fired to sink the Russian Moskva cruiser. 8 8 8 It comes as Putin continues to launch vicious assaults on Ukraine, while European allies work with Donald Trump to put together security guarantees for the war-torn country. The Don met with the likes of Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Giorgia Meloni and other European leaders at the White House on Monday. The US President phoned Vladimir Putin during the summit to push him to meet with Zelensky face-to-face. It remains unclear where the two will meet, but the bilateral summit is set to be followed by a trilateral one involving Trump. Switzerland could host the summit between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders, in the city of Geneva - and the country promised they would not arrest wanted war criminal Putin if he came for peace talks. The Zelensky-Putin meeting could take place "within two weeks", German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who was also at Monday's talks, said after the summit. Trump has also ruled out the prospect of US troops on the ground as a security guarantee for Ukraine. But the White House did not rule out the prospect of supportive American support by sea or air. The US president also admitted Putin could have no interest in securing a deal - but warned that he would face a "rough situation" if he doesn't come to the table. European leaders floated the idea of Nato Article 5-like guarantees for Ukraine, but it is unclear what they would look like as part of any peace deal. Article 5 of Nato states that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all, obliging allies to come to each other's defence. 8 8

Vauxhall Frontera EV gets 67-mile range boost, but it'll cost you
Vauxhall Frontera EV gets 67-mile range boost, but it'll cost you

Auto Express

time06-08-2025

  • Automotive
  • Auto Express

Vauxhall Frontera EV gets 67-mile range boost, but it'll cost you

The Vauxhall Frontera Electric is one of the cheapest electric cars on sale, but with 186 miles it's not the longest-range EV out there. Thankfully, Vauxhall has introduced the Frontera Electric Long Range and it's on sale now, priced from £27,495. That makes it £4,000 more expensive than the regular Frontera Electric, but thanks to a battery upgrade from 44kWh to 54kWh, the Long Range can go up to 253 miles on a single charge. Despite its identical internals, that's one mile more than the Mokka Electric Long Range – thanks in part to the Frontera's lightweight 'Smart Car' platform. Like the entry-level Frontera Electric, the Long Range comes in two trim levels: Design and GS. Mirroring the equipment available in the 44kWh model, the big-battery Frontera Design gets 16-inch black steel wheels, black skid plates and body-colour bumpers. There's also a £400 optional Design Styling Pack, which paints the steel wheels white and adds a white roof and roof rails. Advertisement - Article continues below The interior of the Frontera Long Range Design, like every other trim, comes with Vauxhall's 'Pure Panel' cockpit with dual 10-inch widescreen displays, sat nav, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus wireless smartphone charging. There's voice recognition too, activated by a 'Hey Vauxhall' command. LED headlights, rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, cruise control, and lane-keep assist are all standard as well. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Vauxhall's range of all-electric models spans everything from the Corsa to the Grandland, with the Frontera sitting just below the more design-led Mokka. You can find great deals on all of Vauxhall's current crop of EVs via Auto Express here . The Frontera Long Range GS, priced from £29,895, adds 17-inch alloy wheels, gloss-black door mirrors, silver skid plates, a black roof, tinted rear windows and LED rear lights. You'll also find electric climate control, Vauxhall's 'Intelli-Seat' front seats, front parking sensors, an electrochromatic rear-view mirror and blind-spot monitoring. Instead of offering a range-topping Ultimate trim level like many other Vauxhall models, the Frontera gets the option of a £450 'Ultimate Pack', which adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated windscreen, roof rails and LED fog lights. Unlike the Frontera Hybrid, the Frontera Electric doesn't come with the option of seven seats. The Frontera Electric Long Range gets the same 111bhp front-mounted electric motor as the standard car but with the extra size and weight of the battery, the Long Range is slightly slower, with 0-62mph taking 13 seconds – compared with the 44kWh model's 12.8 seconds. Top speed increases from 87mph to 88mph, however. A 20 to 80 per cent charge in the Long Range model will take 28 minutes, with a peak charge speed of 100kW. That's the same as the 44kWh car, so the same top up takes 26 minutes. An 11kW on-board charger is also fitted as standard. Being 4,385mm long (173mm longer than the old Crossland), it's no surprise the Vauxhall Frontera has a larger boot than its predecessor at 460 litres (compared to 410 litres). Put the back seats down and the Frontera has a 1,600-litre load bay, which is four litres more than an Astra Sport Tourer Electric can offer. Find a car with the experts Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra slash electric car prices Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra slash electric car prices Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra aren't waiting around for the government grant by cutting £1,500 from their EV prices Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range Five EVs under £24k have joined Dacia's Spring on the UK market. How far can you go on a budget? We find out Car Deal of the Day: MGS5 EV for under £200 a month is a true bargain Car Deal of the Day: MGS5 EV for under £200 a month is a true bargain The ZS EV's replacement is an excellent small electric SUV, and our Deal of the Day for August 4

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