Deal to save jobs at Stanhope tank parts factory announced
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the factory was already playing a "vital role" in the UK's commitment to Ukraine by supplying spare tracks for the Soviet-era vehicles used by the Ukrainian Army.
It also said the new deal was part of a wider defence investment, with the UK ramping up procurement of artillery ammunition, drones and combat spares "in response to lessons learned from Ukraine". William Cook, Director of Cook Defence Systems, said the firm was "critical to the operational independence of the British Army and allied forces"."This latest contract directly supports 125 jobs and underpins £5m of investment in new plant and machinery over the next 12 months," he added.
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