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​Pentagon Announces New Military Aid Package for Ukraine – More Ammunition, Rounds and Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges

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Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges from the U.S. will help Ukrainian troops to meet battlefield requirements of future spring offensive operations / Photo credit: US DoD
Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges from the U.S. will help Ukrainian troops to meet battlefield requirements of future spring offensive operations / Photo credit: US DoD

The U.S. Department of Defense announced a new military aid package worth $400 million for Ukraine to support its critical security and defense needs

That is according to an official statement on the U.S. DoD website.

The package includes a range of equipment, such as:

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  • Additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);
  • Additional 155mm artillery rounds;
  • Additional 105mm artillery rounds;
  • Additional 25mm ammunition;
  • Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges;
  • Demolition munitions and equipment for obstacle clearing;
  • Testing and diagnostic equipment to support vehicle maintenance and repair;
  • Spare parts and other field equipment.
Pentagon Announces New Military Aid Package for Ukraine, More Ammunition, Rounds and Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges, Defense Express
The new military aid package from the U.S. includes additional ammunition for HIMARS / Photo credit: US DoD

"To meet Ukraine's evolving battlefield requirements, the United States will continue to work with its allies and partners to provide Ukraine with key capabilities," Pentagon said in the statement announcing the aid.

This is 33rd drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine since August 2021.

As Defense Express reported, previous time a defense aid package worth $2 billion was announced by the U.S. on the one-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24. The package included important things to beat occupiers on Ukrainian soil.

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