BAE Systems licenses L119 Light Gun production to Ukraine

Published Jul 22, 08:07 AM UTC

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BAE Systems announced at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 21, 2026, that it has signed a licensing agreement with an unnamed Ukrainian strategic defense partner to locally manufacture the L119 105mm Light Gun artillery system in Ukraine. The deal grants access to technical data and support to build an initial test gun, with no disclosed contract value or timeline. The L119 is a lightweight towed howitzer used by over 20 countries, including the US and UK, and is valued for its mobility and rapid displacement capability. The agreement builds on BAE's existing maintenance and repair contract in Ukraine since 2024. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen Ukraine's sovereign defense capability, reducing reliance on foreign shipments as Western stockpiles are depleted. The announcement coincided with other Ukraine-focused defense deals at the airshow.

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The Defence Blog – Military and Defense NewsWestern

Original headline: BAE Systems lets Ukraine start building its own 105mm artillery guns

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