The US Department of Defense announced a new package of benefits for Ukraine.
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It includes up to $125 million. to meet Ukraine’s immediate battlefield needs, as well as $300 million through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense over the long term.
From the warehouses they will transfer ammunition for NASAMS air defense and HIMARS MLRS, artillery shells, anti-tank systems, warm clothing, and will purchase anti-UAV equipment, the Pentagon clarified.
The package includes:
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additional ammunition for NASAMS;
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additional ammunition for HIMARS;
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artillery shells of 155 mm and 105 mm caliber;
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TOW missiles;
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Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems;
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more than 3 million rounds of small arms and grenades;
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explosive ammunition for clearing interference;
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M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel ammunition;
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12 trucks for transporting heavy equipment;
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laser-guided anti-drone munitions;
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cold weather gear, repair and maintenance parts, and other field equipment.
The bulk of the package consists of laser-guided munitions for destroying drones, costing about $300 million.
Source: Racurs
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