They named a cruise missile after the evil ninja from G.I. Joe? Man, the British are weird.
For what it's worth, the French call it SCALP (in all-caps), but yeah, now that you mention it, it's odd.
StormSTORM SHADOW!!An appropriate name for my special weapon!!ShadowHold it a second, that's a cruise missile you know?It has no relation to swords!'Name's cool, so I'll be taking thisSee ya ♩An English-French developed air launched cruise missile. It seems to also more or less be capable of vertical launch.