![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/rishi-sunak-orders-new-artillery-shells-and-urges-nato-chiefs-to-spend-more-on-defence/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_British-PM-Rishi-Sunak-Attends-G20-Meeting-In-Bali.jpg&description=The Prime Minister announced the contract as he prepared to travel to Vilnius for a crunch summit of alliance leaders as war rages in Ukraine Rishi Sunak will urge NATO leaders to boost defence spending when he jets into Lithuania on Tuesday for a crunch summit. The Prime Minister is due to attend a two-day meeting in the capital Vilnius where Russia's war in Ukraine will dominate negotiations. Hero President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to plead for more weapons and a timeline for NATO membership when he joins the talks. Mr Sunak, who has said Ukraine's 'rightful place' is in NATO, will campaign for all alliance countries to boost funding for their armed forces when he addresses the meeting. The Prime Minister said tonight: 'When thousands of Russian troops crossed the border in February last year, it marked a grim new chapter in Europe and NATO's history. "In the 500 days that have elapsed since we have witnessed the most terrible crimes and human tragedies in Ukraine. But we have also seen the NATO alliance come together like never before in support of Ukraine and with firm determination that Russia cannot succeed; that is work we need to continue this week.' The PM will confirm he has placed a £190million order with BAE Systems for thousands more 155mm artillery shells - creating more than 100 jobs. BAE Systems chief executive Charles Woodburn said: 'We're incredibly proud of our role in delivering equipment to protect our armed forces and as the UK Ministry of Defence's long-term strategic partner for munitions supply, we're actively mobilising our operations in support of our NATO allies. 'This multi-million pound investment will enable us to significantly ramp up production and sustain vital sovereign capability to deliver cutting-edge munitions, whilst creating and sustaining highly-skilled jobs across the UK.' Mr Sunak will also urge allies to boost defence funding, with only 11 of NATO's 31 nations meeting a pledge to spend 2% of GDP on their militaries.){kind=link}
The Prime Minister announced the contract as he prepared to travel to Vilnius for a crunch summit of alliance leaders as war rages in Ukraine
Rishi Sunak will urge NATO leaders to boost defence spending when he jets into Lithuania on Tuesday for a crunch summit.
The Prime Minister is due to attend a two-day meeting in the capital Vilnius where Russia’s war in Ukraine will dominate negotiations. Hero President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to plead for more weapons and a timeline for NATO membership when he joins the talks.
Mr Sunak, who has said Ukraine’s “rightful place” is in NATO, will campaign for all alliance countries to boost funding for their armed forces when he addresses the meeting. The Prime Minister said tonight: “When thousands of Russian troops crossed the border in February last year, it marked a grim new chapter in Europe and NATO’s history.
“In the 500 days that have elapsed since we have witnessed the most terrible crimes and human tragedies in Ukraine. But we have also seen the NATO alliance come together like never before in support of Ukraine and with firm determination that Russia cannot succeed; that is work we need to continue this week.”