BAE Systems licenses L119 Light Gun manufacturing to Ukraine

Published Jul 22, 01:18 PM UTC

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BAE Systems has signed a licensing agreement at the Farnborough International Air Show to support local manufacturing of the L119 Light Gun in Ukraine. The deal grants a strategic defense partner access to technical information and production support, starting with a prototype gun for testing. The partnership aims to develop a variant of the 105mm towed howitzer tailored to Ukraine's operational needs. The L119, in British Army service since 1975, is portable, airlift-capable, and has a range of up to 17,200 meters. This agreement builds on 2023 cooperation exploring domestic production of 105mm Light Guns. BAE Systems continues investing in UK artillery capabilities, including barrel supply for Ukraine from Sheffield. Giles Ambrose, BAE Systems director, stated the agreement combines BAE's artillery expertise with local knowledge to develop sovereign capability.

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Original headline: BAE Systems grants licence for L119 Light Gun manufacturing in Ukraine

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