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International defence company Babcock has announced a commitment to provide operational support for armoured vehicles provided by the United Kingdom for the Ukraine military.
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Under a 12-month, €50 million contract awarded to Babcock by the UK Ministry of Defence, the company will provide urgent operational requirements for Ukraine’s military land assets including Challenger 2 tanks and the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance.
Babcock Group chief executive officer David Lockwood said Babcock’s relationship with Ukraine builds on the tripartite memorandum of implementation signed by Babcock, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, and the UK government in June 2021.
“We are honoured to stand with the Ukrainian and UK governments, providing critical support for Ukraine’s urgent military operations,” he said.
“Through the relentless commitment of our teams and supply chain partners, we will support land defence assets and equipment that Ukrainian troops can have the utmost confidence in.
“Their mission is our mission.
“What we do at Babcock matters now more than ever and it is a privilege to be by our customers’ side when they need us most.”
The company has also recently signed a cooperation agreement with Ukrainian state defence concern Ukroboronprom to look at opportunities to implement joint defence projects in Ukraine, Lockwood said.
Under its DSG contract with the UK Ministry of Defence, Babcock provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul of military land vehicles and equipment.
“With the conflict in Ukraine now in its second year, it is critical that the Ministry of Defence continues to assist the Ukrainians with the sustainment of their battle-winning equipment,” said Director DE&S Operations, Major General Anna-Lee Reilly.
“This is even more important as the Ukrainian counteroffensive begins.
“Our defence industry has a critical role to play in sustaining the equipment provided by the United Kingdom.
“This contract draws together the strengths of prime contractor Babcock, with the vehicle manufacturers; Rheinmetall, BAE Systems and RBSL, to deliver an agile, scalable, and balanced package of support that will continue to assist the Armed Forces of Ukraine.”
