The United States of America has allocated a new package of military aid for Ukraine worth $150 million. It will include missiles for air defense systems, artillery ammunition, missile systems and other weapons.
The new aid package for Ukraine was announced by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during a briefing on July 3.
U.S. aid package for Ukraine
At the same time, the US Department of Defense will purchase interceptor missiles for Patriot systems worth about $2.2 billion, with which Ukraine will be able to defend itself against Russian air attacks.
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These funds will be used to purchase Patriot and NASAMS air defense system interceptors for Ukraine, according to the Pentagon website.
Full list of the new military aid package to Ukraine:
- missiles for HAWK air defense systems;
- ammunition for HIMARS;
- 155mm and 105mm artillery shells;
- 81 mm mortar mines;
- optical tracked wire-guided (TOW) missiles;
- anti-tank systems Javelin and AT-4;
- small arms ammunition and grenades;
- equipment and ammunition for blasting;
- tactical vehicles for towing and transporting equipment;
- tactical air navigation systems and aviation support equipment;
- spare parts, maintenance, other field and support equipment.
As previously announced, the White House plans to expedite the delivery of these missiles by rescheduling future military shipments to Ukraine.
In this case, Ukraine will receive interception capabilities that are urgently needed to protect the population and critical infrastructure from Russian attacks.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently announced more news about strengthening Ukraine's air defense ahead of the NATO summit in Washington.
