Britain has disclosed the existence of in-country maintenance, repair and overhaul activity supporting Ukraine’s armed forces, confirming four operational sites and a fifth planned. In a Ministry of Defence press release published on 7 March 2026, officials said the facilities are operated under MOD contracts by UK companies with blended British and Ukrainian workforces.
According to the MOD, the hubs repair UK‑gifted CVR‑T armoured vehicles, Husky support vehicles, L119 light guns and former Soviet‑era equipment. They also handle all AS‑90 artillery systems donated by the UK. Through collaboration with Swedish partners, support extends to the Archer artillery system.
Locating sustainment inside Ukraine shortens turnaround times from battle damage to redeployment and reduces logistics risk. British engineers are working on the ground alongside Ukrainian counterparts, with the model intended to lift platform availability while creating skilled, well‑paid jobs locally.
Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, visited one of the sites and met personnel responsible for returning equipment to service. The department said the announcement underscores continued UK backing for Ukraine despite broader international crises.
The disclosure coincided with the seventh UK‑led trade mission to Ukraine, run by ADS Group. The MOD reported participation from five partner countries-Estonia, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden-more than 80 delegates and 55 companies, including a record 35 from the UK spanning primes to SMEs.
Officials also pointed to a permanent support presence for UK industry, with a British Business Centre opening in Kyiv. The centre is intended to underpin company operations and investment as commercial ties deepen between British suppliers and Ukrainian counterparts.
Two agreements were announced in Kyiv. The first advances a new project under Programme Lyra, the UK‑Ukraine technology exchange agreed by the Prime Minister and President Zelenskyy in June 2025. The second sets out collaboration to integrate UK electronic warfare technology with Ukrainian platforms to enhance military capability.
Details of the electronic warfare collaboration were not released. The MOD said the work will combine UK technology with Ukrainian platforms to improve effectiveness in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Since Russia’s full‑scale invasion in February 2022, the UK has committed more than £21.8 billion for Ukraine, according to official figures. Ministers presented the sustainment footprint as a long‑term component of that support.
Analysis: For policy and industry teams, the disclosure signals a shift from ad‑hoc donations to structured through‑life support, with in‑country MRO improving availability rates and reducing transit delays. Companies operating under MOD contracts should plan for sustained deployment, workforce protection, export control compliance and co‑production arrangements with Ukrainian partners.