Leeds-based Hesco Bastion and UK firm DIRICKX share £150m US defence contract
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Leeds-based Hesco Bastion and UK firm DIRICKX share £150m US defence contract

6 Aug 2026 · Originally published 6 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: UK firms share $200m US barrier systems contract
Leeds-based Hesco Bastion and UK company DIRICKX Systems have been awarded a share of a £150 million contract to supply expeditionary barrier systems to the US military. These wire-framed, fabric-lined units are used to build blast walls and fortified positions, providing essential protection for personnel at forward operating bases.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK West Yorkshire
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