This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance Ukraine's military capabilities amidst ongoing conflict.
The project, as reported by L'Echo, will involve the recovery and modification of these tracked vehicles, leveraging the expertise of the Belgian division in Aubange. This follows the company's successful modernization of ten M113 armored personnel carriers in 2023, as part of a first batch of 40 vehicles destined for Ukraine, funded by the Benelux countries—Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
In July 2023, the Benelux nations announced a collaborative financial endeavor to refurbish M113 armored personnel carriers, previously decommissioned from European armies, for Ukrainian use. The upgraded vehicles are equipped with an FN battle station, capable of mounting either a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun, sourced from Belgian military reserves. This initiative underscores the ongoing international support for Ukraine, focusing on enhancing its medical evacuation capabilities on the front lines.
