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What will be the impact of BAE Systems' Sheffield factory on UK artillery manufacturing by end of 2026?
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BAE Systems to Open £25 Million Sheffield Factory for M777 Howitzers to Aid Ukraine
Nov 16, 2024, 04:17 PM
British defense company BAE Systems is set to open a new factory in Sheffield for the production of M777 howitzers, aimed at strengthening support for Ukraine. The facility, which marks BAE Systems' return to UK artillery manufacturing, is expected to begin production in 2025. The project involves an investment of £25 million and includes the construction of a workshop covering an area of 0.87 hectares. According to The Telegraph, the new plant is part of the UK's efforts to support Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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