Ammunition for Patriot and NASAMS, artillery shells and more: what will be included in the $6 billion US military aid package for Ukraine

Ammunition for Patriot and NASAMS, artillery shells and more: what will be included in the $6 billion US military aid package for Ukraine

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April 26 2024, 06:05 PM • 42277 views

The $6 billion U.S. military aid package for Ukraine includes ammunition for Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems, artillery shells, small arms, unmanned aerial vehicles, radars, and equipment to integrate Western systems into Ukraine's air defense system.

The Pentagon has revealed what is included in the largest package of military aid to Ukraine from the United States worth $6 billion. Among other things, it includes ammunition for "Patriot" and "NASAMS", artillery shells, small arms and much more, UNN reports. 

The package includes:

- ammunition for the Patriot air defense system;

- ammunition for the NASAMS air defense system;

- equipment to integrate Western launchers, missiles and radars with Ukrainian air defense systems;

- equipment and systems for countering UAVs;

- ammunition for laser-guided missile systems;

- multifunctional radar stations;

- counter-artillery radars;

- ammunition for HIMARS MLRS;

- 155-mm artillery shells;

- 152-mm artillery shells;

- high-precision aviation munitions;

- Switchblade and Puma unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs);

- tactical vehicles for towing weapons and equipment;

- ammunition for detonation;

- components to support Ukrainian UAV production and other capabilities;

- Small arms and additional ammunition;

- Aids and support for training, maintenance, and operations.

"This USAI package underscores the United States' firm and unwavering commitment to addressing Ukraine's most pressing immediate and long-term needs to counter Russian aggression as part of the global coalition we have built with approximately 50 allies and partners," the statement said.

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