The deal, which could increase in value to over 400 million pounds, will allow the UK-based company to increase its production capacity by eight times, the report added.
Nations that are part of the US-led West have ramped up their military support for Ukraine after Russia launched its special military operation in February 2022 to protect the people of Donbass. Moscow has repeatedly warned against foreign weapon supplies to Kiev, saying they would be a legitimate target for Russian forces and risk bringing about NATO's direct involvement in the conflict.
Western countries supplied Ukraine with M777 howitzers, as well as PzH 2000, Krab and CAESAR self-propelled howitzers that fire 155mm shells.