Sheffield Forgemasters ships first artillery barrels to Ukraine in £61 million deal
Artillery barrels forged in Sheffield, Britain, are being shipped to Ukraine as part of a £61 million deal. Sheffield Forgemasters has sent four of 150 planned barrels, marking the first UK production in nearly 20 years. This effort supports Ukraine's defense amid heightened demands for domestic weapons manufacturing.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 01:00 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 01:10 UTC
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