US gives Ukraine almost $1B in military aid - see what's inside the package
Pentagon announced new military-aid for Ukraine that includes high-tech rockets and drones. The package worth $988M comes as remaining security funds drop to half of initial amount
The Pentagon just shared info about a fresh military-aid deal: US is sending $988M worth of equipment to Ukraine (this cuts the remaining security funds almost in-half)
The aid comes through special Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative which now has only $221B left in its pocket. Unlike previous packages this one doesnt take weapons from US stocks - instead it pays companies to make new stuff. Lockheed Martin will get money to produce HIMARS rockets; plus theres funding for drones and fix-up parts for artillery
The timing matches up with a big defense meet-up in Cali where industry folks and policy-makers are talking shop. While this package uses USAI money the government still has about $6B left in its quick-access drawer (called Presidential Drawdown Authority) which lets Biden skip the usual red tape when Ukraine needs stuff fast
Since Russia started its attack on Ukraine about 3 years ago‚ US support for Kyiv adds up to more than $62B - thats counting all the military gear‚ parts and ammo. The White House keeps two ways to send help: buying new stuff through USAI or shipping whats already on the shelf using that special presidents power
- HIMARS rocket system ammo
- Various drone systems
- Spare parts for artillery
- Technical support services
