A Ukrainian soldier operating an L119 howitzer. Photo: Getty Images

British defence company BAE Systems and a strategic Ukrainian defence partner have signed a licensing agreement for the production of Light Gun artillery systems in Ukraine.

Source: BAE Systems following the Farnborough International Airshow, as reported by European Pravda

Quote: "The strategic partnership will support the development of a variant of the L119 Light Gun for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine."

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