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US allocates new $600 mln military aid package to Ukraine

8 September , 2023  

The United States has approved a new $600 million package of arms and ammunition under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), the US Department of Defense website reports.

“This package includes equipment to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense, artillery ammunition, and other capabilities,” the release says.

The new $600 million defense assistance package includes

– equipment to support and integrate Ukraine’s air defense systems;

– additional ammunition for the Highly Mobile Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);

– 105-mm artillery rounds;

– electronic warfare and electronic countermeasures;

– destructive ammunition for clearing obstacles;

– equipment for demining;

– support and equipment for training, maintenance and sustainment.

“The United States will continue to work with its allies and partners to provide Ukraine with the capabilities to meet its immediate combat needs and long-term security assistance requirements,” the Pentagon emphasized.

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