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US Approves $203.5 Million M777 Howitzer Sale as NATO Allies Pledge $500 Million for Ukraine

These contracts designate BAE Systems as lead supplier to secure comprehensive maintenance, training, transport support for Ukraine’s M777 howitzers.

Overview

  • The State Department authorized two Foreign Military Sales contracts totaling $203.5 million covering equipment, repair services and sustainment for M777 howitzers.
  • The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification to Congress under the Defense Department’s FMS process.
  • BAE Systems will be the principal contractor for the initial $104 million package, which includes technical assistance, training, publications and logistics support.
  • A second $99.5 million agreement will fund transportation and cargo consolidation services sourced from approved U.S. suppliers.
  • Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands each committed $500 million under NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List to directly finance U.S. arms and ammunition deliveries.