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US approves repair services for howitzer artillery guns, other military sales to Ukraine

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Posted on August 5, 2025

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· Last updated: August 5, 2025

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US Military Support for Ukraine

(Reuters) -The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of repair and sustainment support for M777 howitzer artillery guns and transportation and consolidation services to Ukraine for an estimated total of $203.5 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Details of the Howitzer Sale

The principal contractor for equipment, repair services, and sustainment support for the howitzers will be BAE Systems , while the principal contractor for transportation and consolidation services will be determined from approved vendors, the Pentagon said in a statement.

Contractor Information

(Reporting by Ismail Shakil in Ottawa; Editing by Ryan Patrick Jones in Toronto)

Key Takeaways

  • US approves $203.5 million in military sales to Ukraine.
  • Includes repair services for M777 howitzer artillery guns.
  • BAE Systems to be the principal contractor for repairs.
  • Transportation services contractor to be determined.
  • Support aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What military equipment is being sold to Ukraine?
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of repair and sustainment support for M777 howitzer artillery guns to Ukraine.
Who is the principal contractor for the howitzer repair services?
BAE Systems will be the principal contractor for equipment, repair services, and sustainment support for the howitzers.
What additional services are included in the military sales?
The military sales also include transportation and consolidation services to support the howitzer artillery guns.

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