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BAE Systems and AMS to Support U.K. Artillery Systems in Ukraine

Frank Wolfe

Monday, December 18th, 2023

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BAE Systems and AMS to Support U.K. Artillery Systems in Ukraine

Pictured is a photo from earlier this year of Ukrainian artillery crews training on the 155-mm AS-90 self-propelled howitzer (United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Photo)

BAE Systems and AMS Integrated Solutions Ltd said on Dec. 18 that they signed an agreement in Kyiv to support artillery systems given by the United Kingdom to Ukraine to counter Russian forces there. Such systems include BAE Systems' 155 mm self-propelled AS-90, the L119 105mm howitzer, and the 155mm M109 self-propelled howitzer. "Under the agreement, the BAE Systems and AMS team will offer repair and support services for artillery systems donated by the U.K. government," BAE and AMS said.…

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