US to Provide Military Aid to Ukraine and Others Affected by Russian Invasion A total of more than $3.75 billion, confirmed by the US Secretary of State yesterday (January 6).
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Washington is preparing to deliver Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, howitzers, armored personnel carriers and more. surface-to-air missile ammunition and other military equipment in Ukraine
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the package would cost about $2.8 billion. and is considered the largest use of the Presidential Drawdown Authority budget. Ever since Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine last February last year
This law allows the president of the United States. Surplus weapons can be ordered to be moved into the US arsenal. in an emergency Without needing Congressional approval.
The new batch of assistance also includes Armored Mine and Attack Vehicles (MRAP), Multiple Barrel Guided Missile Systems (GMLRS), surface-to-air missiles and other surface-to-air missiles. anti-armor mines and ammunition, according to Jean-Pierre.
The United States will also deliver RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles used for air defense to Ukraine. The missile will be compatible with the Buk launch pad, a Soviet-era weapon system already in use in Ukraine.
Laura Cooper, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Russian, Ukrainian and Eurasian Affairs told reporters at the Pentagon “This is a creative solution. And it took a lot of engineering skills” to make the Soviet launch platform compatible with American missiles manufactured by Raytheon Technologies and General Dynamics Corp.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has long stressed that They need a more powerful air defense system. to intercept Russian missiles that destroy the country’s energy infrastructure during the winter
The United States and Germany have previously pledged to supply Ukraine with a Patriot missile defense system against Russian drones and missiles.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stressed that the approval of the latest PDA package for Ukraine Above all the Bradley armored vehicle. He significantly reflects the ability to wage war with a variety of weapons that provide mutual benefits. And Ukrainian soldiers will be trained in the tactics of using these weapons in the coming weeks.
Bradley armored vehicles are equipped with very powerful weapons systems. and US Army Use this armored vehicle to transport troops to various battlefields. since the mid-80s from the US Army There were thousands of Bradley armored vehicles. and plans to deliver 50 units to Ukraine
The United States has also allocated an additional $682 million in the budget. help “NATO regional partners and allies in the east”, which would raise the morale of these countries to supply more weapons to Ukraine.
Source: Reuters
