In brief
An agreement with a Ukrainian partner provides for developing and testing a locally adapted 105mm gun. A prototype must meet requirements before series production can begin.
British defence company BAE Systems is helping a Ukrainian partner develop a version of the L119 light towed gun for production in Ukraine, UNIAN reported, citing Business Insider. The project aims to adapt manufacturing to Ukraine’s industrial capabilities.
Under the agreement, the Ukrainian partner receives a manufacturing licence, while BAE Systems provides engineering expertise, product specifications and technical information. The licence allows the partner to build a prototype, which must be successfully manufactured and shown to meet requirements before series production can proceed.
Giles Ambrose, BAE Systems’ director of engineering, technology and strategy, said the aim was to retain the gun’s technical performance while adapting production processes to Ukraine’s industrial base. He said Ukraine needed the ability to manufacture weapons itself, rather than depend on equipment deliveries.
UNIAN’s report said BAE Systems would not publicly name its Ukrainian partner. It did not specify a production site, a timetable or volumes for series production.
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