The UK will hand over 23 boats and 20 all-terrain vehicles to Ukraine
11 December, 2023 Marine boats of the Royal Navy of Great Britain. Photo from open sources The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with 23 speedboats and 20 Bandvagn BvS 10 (Viking) all-terrain vehicles as part of its military aid.
The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom reported on this. The transfer of boats and armored vehicles will take place within the framework of the Maritime Capability Coalition to help Ukraine, led by the United Kingdom and Norway. The creation of the Maritime Capability Coalition was announced on Sunday, December 10.
New coalition will deliver ships and other vehicles to strengthen Ukraine's ability to operate at sea. The Maritime Capability Coalition will work closely with the Ukrainian Navy Forces and the Ministry of Defence to provide long-term support to Ukraine, including training, equipment and infrastructure to strengthen security in the Black Sea.
Today it was announced that the UK and Norway will co-lead a Maritime Capability Coalition that will offer a blueprint for the development of Ukraine's Navy. The re-building effort has begun with the UK providing new ships and equipment.
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The initiative will also help Ukraine develop its marines and acquire river patrol vessels to protect coastal and inland waterways. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps also confirmed the transfer of two Sandown-class minehunters to Ukraine under an agreement ratified in January 2012.
Ukraine's Sandown-class minehunters "Cherkasy" and "Chernihiv".
June 2023. Great Britain. Photo credits: Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The exact model of the boats, which the Ukrainian military will receive, is currently unknown.
They are likely to be used to transport marines, or to carry out patrols in coastal waters, or raids. The Bandvagn BvS10 tracked articulated amphibious all-terrain armored vehicle is based on an articulated steering system with a double cab, typical of Hagglunds all-terrain vehicles. In the British Armed Forces, it was called the Viking.
Bandvagn BvS10 tracked all-terrain armored vehicle
The vehicle is equipped with a Cummins 5.9-liter diesel engine and improved ground clearance, transmission, and steering compared to older models that provide a speed of up to 65 km/h on the road and comfort when traveling on and off-road.
The all-terrain vehicle has a payload capacity of up to 5 tons and the ability to add various modular subsystems such as additional armor, weapon mounts, and cargo platforms.
The all-terrain vehicle was designed to work in arctic, desert, or jungle conditions.
In particular, vehicles are used to transport troops.
Bandvagn BvS10 tracked all-terrain armored vehicle
The roof of the BvS10, on the front part, is equipped with a ring mount for a 12.7 mm caliber Browning heavy machine gun, a 7.62 mm caliber general-purpose machine gun, or a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher.