Ukraine is purchasing missile systems, rocket stocks, and artillery ammunition from Turkey for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to Defense Express analysts. The sale is part of a sell-off by Turkey of its obsolete weapons and military equipment inventory.
Experts noted that Ankara is selling all remaining M270 MLRS launchers in its inventory to Ukraine. Strengthening Ukrainian forces with Turkish launchers was discussed in 2022 when Kyiv first received M270 systems and HIMARS, though that scenario was considered unlikely at the time.
ATACMS and rocket supplies
The deal includes M39 ballistic missiles, also known as ATACMS Block I or MGM-140A. These missiles have a range of 165 km and a cluster warhead containing 950 M74 submunitions, a version the Ukrainian Defense Forces have used before.
Analysts noted that despite having a shorter range than 300 km versions, the 70 missiles provided offer many potential targets in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories and inside Russia. Ukraine is also receiving 2,524 units of 227-mm M26 rockets with a maximum range of 32 km, enough for 420 full HIMARS volleys or 210 full M270 MLRS volleys.
Artillery shells and air defense investments
The shipment includes M509A1 shells for 203-mm self-propelled artillery systems used by Ukraine, such as Soviet 2S7 Pion units and M110 systems. Ukraine may possess dozens of M110 units after receiving more M110A2 self-propelled guns and other howitzers than expected earlier this year.
Separately, Czech industrial and technological conglomerate CSG has become a strategic investor in Canadian air defense developer North Vector Dynamics. Analysts said the company's CM-70 anti-drone missile reaches speeds over 1,000 km/h against jet-powered strike drones, and Czech backing could help bring the missile to Ukraine.
