Air defense and HIMARS missiles, additional air-to-ground missiles, anti-tank systems: what's in the new US aid package

The new package of military aid from the United States includes shells for air defense and HIMARS systems, air-to-ground missiles, Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems, drones, and more. This was reported by the US Department of Defense, UNN reports.

"The Department of Defense has announced additional security support to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This includes the authorization of a $1.25 billion Presidential Decision Order (PDA) package to provide Ukraine with additional capabilities to meet its most pressing needs, including: air defense missiles; missile and artillery ammunition; and anti-tank weapons," the statement said.

In addition, the Ministry of Defense announced a $1.22 billion Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) package to provide Ukraine with additional air defense capabilities.

In particular, the package includes:

ammunition for anti-aircraft missile systems (NASAMS);

HAWK air defense ammunition;

Stinger missiles;

ammunition to counter unmanned aerial systems (c-UAS);

ammunition for high mobility artillery systems (HIMARS);

155 mm and 105 mm artillery ammunition;

air-to-ground munitions;

high-speed anti-radiation missiles (HARM);

unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs);

Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems;

tube-launched, optically guided and wire-tracked missiles (TOW);

small arms, ammunition and grenades;

demolition equipment and ammunition;

secure communication equipment;

commercial satellite imagery services;

medical equipment;

clothing and personal equipment;

spare parts and auxiliary equipment.

Recall

U.S. President Joe Biden announces a new aid package for Ukraine worth nearly $2.5 billion.