Ukraine receives further weapon support from NATO members and BAE Systems
Rheinmetall has a contract to manufacture more ammunition for Ukraine. (Photo: Rheinmetall)
NATO and other western countries have been throwing support behind Ukraine in its war against invading Russian forces, which has continued in the form of further ammunition orders, support for weapons, additional equipment and a new industrial strategy.
BAE Systems and AMS Integrated Solutions will support and maintain Ukrainian BAE Systems artillery under an agreement signed on 18 December as the country’s land war against Russia nears its second year.
Under the agreement, the two companies will provide repair and support services for artillery systems donated by the UK Government. AMS will use existing maintenance centres in Ukraine, where it employs Ukrainian engineers.
BAE systems set up a local business entity earlier this year and the company said this will build upon that and will ‘continue to explore the best ways we can help Ukraine deliver long-term national
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Land Warfare
-
![Australia embraces quantum technology for precise navigation and targeting]()
Australia embraces quantum technology for precise navigation and targeting
A new project is aiming to deliver a ground-to-satellite optical quantum link, which would allow much more precise battle planning.
-
![Ukraine Defence Contact Group commit another $24 billion for Ukraine]()
Ukraine Defence Contact Group commit another $24 billion for Ukraine
The announcement of the funds followed a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) which consists of 57 countries. The UK has committed a further £350 million to Ukraine to provide repairs and maintenance to previously donated vehicles and equipment and additional equipment.
-
![Pearson Engineering remote mine-clearance system ploughs on]()
Pearson Engineering remote mine-clearance system ploughs on
The Weevil system is built around the Beacon remote control and a Pearson mine-plough. It is being evaluated on a British Army Warrior infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) but could be used for other platforms.
-
![Hanwha Defence Australia continues rush of deal signings as it picks up speed with Redback]()
Hanwha Defence Australia continues rush of deal signings as it picks up speed with Redback
Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has signed a deal with the UK’s Pearson Engineering for combat dozer blades for Redbacks, a contract which follows an engine contract and hull production contract in the past fortnight.
