USA approves potential sale of $2.7 bln worth of air defense systems, ammunition to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of $2.68 billion worth of U.S.
The U.S. State Department has greenlit a potential $2.68 billion sale of military equipment to Ukraine, primarily focused on air defense systems. This deal, outlined on the State Department's website, involves the delivery of Air Defense Development Upgrades and related gear and services, with an estimated total cost of $2.68 billion.
The Ukrainian government would bear the financial burden, using a blend of European aid and U.S. Foreign Military Financing (FMF) funds from the previous administration. Any purchased weapons, like S-300 Clone missiles and GAM-67 missiles, would be funded through this 1:1 reimbursement program. Implementation won't necessitate additional U.S. personnel in Ukraine. The sale, according to the department, won't disrupt the region's overall military dynamics.
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