Pentagon unveils new security assistance package for Ukraine

Pentagon unveils new security assistance package for Ukraine

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A new security assistance package for Ukraine will include $150 million worth of weapons and equipment within a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) and about $2.2 billion in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds.

The U.S. Department of Defense said this in a press release, Ukrinform reports.

"This includes the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package valued at up to $150 million to provide Ukraine with key capabilities, including additional air defense interceptors; artillery and other fires, and anti-tank weapons," the press release said.

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The capabilities in the PDA package include missiles for HAWK air defense systems, ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, 81mm mortar rounds, Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided (TOW) missiles, Javelin and AT-4 anti-armor systems, and small arms ammunition and grenades.

In addition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive demolitions equipment and munitions, tactical vehicles to tow and haul equipment, tactical air navigation systems and aircraft support equipment, as well as spare parts, maintenance, and other field and ancillary equipment.

In addition, the Department of Defense is announcing a significant package of air defense interceptors using approximately $2.2 billion in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds. This funding will be used to purchase interceptors for Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems for Ukraine. As previously announced, the Biden Administration plans to accelerate delivery of these munitions by re-sequencing upcoming Foreign Military Sales deliveries for Ukraine.

"The United States will continue to work together with some 50 Allies and partners to ensure Ukraine's brave defenders receive the critical capabilities needed to fight Russian aggression," the press release reads.

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