Armexis: Yorkshire firm secures £17.5m contract to supply armoured vehicles to Ukraine
A Yorkshire-based defence firm has secured two orders worth a combined £17.5m for the delivery of four armoured vehicles for Ukraine.
A Yorkshire-based defence firm has secured two orders worth a combined £17.5m for the delivery of four armoured vehicles for Ukraine.
The contracts mark the first orders for armoured vehicle designer and manufacturer, Armexis, which expects to deliver the vehicles by the second quarter of 2027.
Harrogate-based Armexis said that it was now finalising the detailed specifications of its APC(T)11 (Armoured Personnel Carrier Tracked) and IFV(T)44 (Infantry Fighting Vehicle Tracked).
The orders mark a significant milestone for the company, as it moves into operational delivery and accelerates plans to expand its production capability.
The company has said that following the order, it is now entering a “pivotal phase of execution”.
Richard Matthews, Group CEO of ARMEXIS, said: “This is an extremely significant step in our operational development.
“As the political debate rages about the UK’s defence capabilities in a volatile world, we are the only company delivering cost-effective, rapidly deployable platforms for modern war zones.
“We are especially proud that our first armoured vehicles are going to Ukraine, which continues to defend its sovereignty and sets an example of heroism and resilience.
“We are confident that our products will play a significant and highly effective role on the battlefield, and we hope they will ultimately save lives with their high levels of protection.”
Following the order, the company has said that over the next six months its focus will be on delivering operational platforms, scaling production capability, and strengthening its position within the global defence market.
The company said it is also currently looking to work with more British companies in its supply chain.
The firm currently has a 76 per cent UK supply chain.
Mr Matthews added: “At a time of increasing geo-political instability and accelerating defence demand, we are addressing a critical capability gap by meeting faster development and delivery timelines and creating lean, cost-competitive and scalable manufacturing systems.
“Crucially, as the focus sharpens on defence procurement, we are incredibly proud of our ability to respond swiftly to evolving operational requirements.
“We are also proud that our growth is supporting the preservation and expansion of traditional British engineering and manufacturing skills."
The company employs professionals across a range of disciplines, including design engineering, fabrication and welding, and mechanical engineering.