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​$2.3 Billion Security Package from the U.S. Includes Air Defense Missiles, Artillery Ammo and Anti-Tank Systems

The Patriot air defense missile system / Photo credit: U.S. DOD
The Patriot air defense missile system / Photo credit: U.S. DOD

New package provides vital equipment to help Ukraine defend its freedom

The U.S. has revealed further details about a security assistance package for Ukraine, worth over $2.3 billion. The Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package, valued at up to $150 million, includes:

  • Missiles for the HAWK air defense systems;
  • Ammunition for the HIMARS;
  • 155 mm and 105 mm artillery rounds;
  • 81mm mortar rounds;
  • The TOW missiles;
  • The Javelin and AT-4 anti-armor systems;
  • Small arms ammunition and grenades;
  • Demolitions equipment and munitions;
  • Tactical vehicles;
  • Tactical air navigation systems and aircraft support equipment;
  • Spare parts and other equipment.

Additionally, the Department of Defense is announcing a substantial package of air defense interceptors for the PATRIOT and NASAMS systems, funded with approximately $2.2 billion from the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).

Read more: ​How Much of U.S. New $61 Bln Aid to Ukraine Goes for Weapons and Military Equipment

“We express our gratitude to our American partners for their unwavering support of Ukraine. Together, we are stronger,” the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reports.

Defense Express $2.3 Billion Security Package from the U.S. Includes Air Defense Missiles, Artillery Ammo and Anti-Tank Systems
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