Defence industry giants team up to support UK artillery systems supplied to Ukraine
Artillery systems that were supplied to Ukraine by the UK are to be repaired and supported under a new agreement between BAE Systems and AMS Integrated Solutions.
The announcement came after Great Britain conducted its first trade mission to Ukraine with representatives from the defence industry.
During the visit to Kyiv, the two companies signed an agreement that will enable them to offer specialised artillery systems support directly to the Ukrainian armed forces.
As part of the deal, the BAE Systems and AMS team will offer repair and support services for BAE-produced artillery systems, and AMS will be using existing maintenance centres in Ukraine, where it employs Ukrainian engineers.
"By working with AMS's skilled engineers in country, we can help the Ukrainian armed forces get critical artillery equipment back into operational service more quickly," said Gabby Costigan, the group managing director of business development for BAE Systems.
"This agreement is another example of our ongoing commitment to support Ukraine, building on the establishment of a local entity earlier this year.
"As we move ahead, we'll continue to explore the best ways we can help Ukraine deliver long-term national security."
John Borton, the managing director of the Weapon Systems UK business at BAE Systems, said: "We have many years of experience in supporting our products all over the world, sometimes in very challenging environments.
"We're proud to be able to bring that knowledge and expertise, combined with AMS’s capabilities and in-country facilities, to support our products in-service with the Ukrainian armed forces."
Major General Anna-Lee Reilly, director of DE&S Operations, described the partnership as a demonstration of the UK's "unwavering support to the people of Ukraine."
On 13 December, the Department for Business and Trade and the Ministry of Defence led a joint trade mission to Ukraine.
Companies including BAE Systems, AMS, Babcock and Thales were represented on the mission.
CEO Gary Riordan said: "At AMS, we are honoured to join forces with BAE Systems in reinforcing our commitment to support Ukraine's war effort.
"Our partnership signifies a union of expertise and dedication, leveraging BAE Systems' extensive experience in manufacturing artillery systems and our proven track record in maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
"This collaboration allows us to utilise our in-country facilities and skilled engineers to rapidly restore critical artillery equipment, ensuring the resilience and readiness of Ukraine's defence capabilities."
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