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Kramatorsk plant starts production of barrels for Western artillery

7 sourcesPublished 03/09/2026, 14:20 · Updated 04/09/2026, 12:23

The Kramatorsk Heavy Machine Tool Plant (KZVV) has begun manufacturing artillery barrels for Western systems, including the M777, Archer, and L119. The plant can produce barrels ranging from 25 to 203 mm and collaborates with BAE Systems and other international companies.

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KZVV produces barrels ranging from 25 to 203 mm
Collaboration with BAE Systems
Production of barrels for M777, Archer, Krab
License obtained for 105-mm L119 howitzers
Plant has started production for Western artillery systems

Kramatorsk Heavy Machine Tool Plant · BAE Systems · M777 · Archer · L119 · Krab

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