The French company Arquus, which recently became part of the Belgian group John Cockerill Defense, has signed a contract to supply 61 Bastion armored personnel carriers to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. By August of this year, the Ukrainian army had already received 11 of these armored vehicles, and an additional 50 units are expected to be delivered soon. Initial plans for the transfer of the Bastion were announced back in April 2023, but the implementation of the project was temporarily suspended. Currently, it is reported that at Ukraine’s request, the manufacturer is ready to produce up to 100 additional armored personnel carriers.
This is reported by Finway
Strengthening Ukraine’s Defense Capability and Protecting the Logistics Hub
At the same time, the Dutch government announced the dispatch of an integrated air defense battery to Poland to enhance the protection of the NATO logistics center, through which Western military supplies are delivered to Ukraine. The battery will consist of two Patriot systems, one NASAMS, and drone combat systems.
International Support for Ukraine’s Defense Infrastructure
Approximately 300 Dutch servicemen will be involved in the protection of this strategically important hub in Poland. Their presence in the region will last from December 1, 2025, to June 1, 2026. These measures aim to strengthen the protection of the logistics chains that supply Ukraine with weapons and other military assistance from NATO partners.
“By August of this year, the Armed Forces of Ukraine had already received 11 armored personnel carriers, and soon an additional 50 of these wheeled armored vehicles will arrive.”