Main image: Ukrainian artillerymen during training on AS-90 self-propelled guns in the United Kingdom, March 2023. Photo: Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom
The UK Ministry of Defence has found a way to resume the production of artillery barrels.
The ministry explained that British company Sheffield Forgemasters will assist with this.
Sheffield Forgemasters is capable of producing the largest and most technically complex cast and forged steel components in the world.
"This is the first step towards UK sovereign barrel production which has been developing for 20 years," the ministry said.
The artillery barrels will primarily be intended to support Ukraine's artillery systems. This includes the 155-mm AS-90 self-propelled howitzers and the 105-mm L119 towed howitzers.
"UK industry support of this kind will enable Ukraine’s armed forces to get maintain vital equipment, such as L119 Light Guns and the AS90 self-propelled gun, keeping it in the fight and repairing battle damaged equipment as quickly as possible," the ministry added.
