Twelve NATO countries, including the UK, have pledged over £37bn ($50bn) over the next decade for the Deep Precision Strike missile project, aimed at enhancing Europe's defense capabilities.

The initiative, unveiled by the UK government, seeks to develop a long-range weapon capable of striking targets up to 200 miles (300km) away with high accuracy, potentially extending to 1,250 miles.

The project will be discussed at the NATO summit in Ankara, where UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will address concerns over defense spending targets, including the 3.5% of GDP goal by 2035.While the missile is not expected to be operational until the 2030s, the UK has already committed £300bn by 2030 to defense.

The summit also highlights tensions with Russia, as NATO scrambles fighter jets to intercept Russian aircraft and reports increased military activity near UK waters.

Ukrainian President Zelensky urged allies for air defense systems amid escalating Russian attacks, while Russia's Kremlin spokesman dismissed NATO's efforts as confrontational.The project underscores NATO's focus on strengthening European security amid geopolitical challenges.