The process of supplying Abrams tanks and training F-16 pilots is now being prepared.
US military assistance and military training may be interrupted when the US government stops working during the shutdown (adopting a new budget).
This was reported by Pentagon spokesman Chris Sherwood, writes CNN.
He noted that military support for Ukraine “may be affected furloughs of personnel and suspension of the Department of Defense” of all activities that are considered non-essential to the national security of the United States. However, we are now “in the midst of a critical counter-offensive against Russia” when Ukraine needs continued support at a “sensitive moment” of the war.
“The possible shutdown could also affect the delivery and implementation of assistance provided under another program, known as the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which funds production of key equipment such as Abrams tanks and training programs such as F-16 pilot training, the article says. p>
In addition, the Pentagon will also not be able to sign any new contracts with defense companies for the production of additional equipment within USAI in the event of a shutdown.
Recall that Vladimir Zelensky is confident that Ukraine will soon receive from the USA long-range ATACMS missiles. According to him, Kyiv and Washington are “at the finish line” on this issue.
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