General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has submitted an offer to the Spanish government to produce 50 ASCOD armored fighting vehicles for Ukraine at its factory in Trubia, northwest Spain.
The proposal was revealed to have been presented to national defense industry representatives by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, with plans developed as early as mid-March.
Once approved, work for the production will be overseen by Santa Bárbara Sistemas, a Madrid-based GDELS company.
The GDELS Trubia facility is currently responsible for the production of vehicles for the British Army’s Ajax program, as well as Spain’s Castor armored combat vehicle group and the Philippine Army’s light tank fleet.
Assisting Ukraine
Spain has donated dozens of armored vehicles to Ukraine to support its troops in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, including two armored ambulances and six Leopard A24 tanks.
Nineteen more Leopard tanks are expected to be handed over from GDELS’ Alcalá de Guadaira factory in Seville once overhaul and maintenance procedures are completed.
Madrid has also provided training courses for Kyiv’s troops to ensure proper integration of the vehicles in the force.
Aside from land capabilities, Spain has donated Patriot and Hawk surface-to-air missiles to help protect Ukraine’s airspace.