Missiles for air defense and HIMARS, anti-tank systems, ammunition: The US will provide Ukraine with a new package worth $125 million

Missiles for air defense and HIMARS, anti-tank systems, ammunition: The US will provide Ukraine with a new package worth $125 million

Kyiv  •  UNN

August 9 2024, 06:03 PM • 80227 views

The United States provides Ukraine with a new military aid package worth $125 million. It includes air defense and HIMARS missiles, artillery shells, anti-tank systems, and other defense equipment.

The United States has announced a new $125 million package of military aid to Ukraine, which includes air defense and HIMARS missiles, artillery shells, anti-tank systems, and more. This was reported by UNN with reference to the US Department of Defense.

"Today, the Department of Defense announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. (...) This package of presidential orders, estimated to cost $125 million, will provide Ukraine with additional capabilities to meet its most pressing needs, including: air defense equipment; multifunctional radars to detect and counter enemy artillery; and anti-tank weapons," the statement said.

It is noted that the package will include:

Stinger missiles;

ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);

155 mm and 105 mm artillery ammunition;

multifunctional radars;

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

Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems;

multifunctional wheeled vehicles of high mobility (HMMWV);

ammunition for small arms;

demolition equipment and ammunition;

equipment to protect critical national infrastructure.

"The United States will continue to work with approximately 50 Allies and partners to ensure that Ukraine's brave defenders receive the critical capabilities they need to fight Russian aggression," the Pentagon said.

Recall

On July 29, the United States announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine, including air defense missiles, ammunition for HIMARS, artillery shells, anti-tank systems, and more.