Massive £1.6 billion contract awarded to Thales to produce air defence missiles for Ukraine

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2nd March 2025

The contract to be delivered by Thales Northern Ireland has been granted by the Ministry of Defense on behalf of the Ukrainian Government. According to the deal, Thales will produce more than 5,000 lightweight-multirole missiles to be used by Ukraine. A Ukrainian manifacturing partner will produce launchers and necessary equipment for the deployment of the missiles. The initial worth of the contract is £1.16 billion and it can potentially rise £500 million more.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/historic-16bn-deal-provides-thousands-of-air-defence-missiles-for-ukraine-and-boosts-uk-jobs-and-growth

Publication: Gov UK Press Release - MoD

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