The Joe Biden administration has allowed US contractors to repair weapons directly in Ukraine.
The White House has lifted a de facto ban on US military contractors stationed in Ukraine to help maintain and repair US-provided weapons systems. In particular, this applies to F16 fighters and Patriot air defense systems. This was reported by CNN and Reuters, citing an anonymous official.
To help Ukraine repair and maintain military equipment provided by the United States and its allies, the Department of Defense is soliciting bids for a small number of contractors that will help Ukraine maintain the assistance already provided to us, he said.
There will be few contractors and they will be located far from the front line and will not participate in hostilities.
The Pentagon said the F-16 and Patriot require specialized technical expertise to maintain.
CNN writes that it is not yet clear whether this permit will work after Donald Trump takes office as US President.
Let us recall that in June, Ukroboronprom announced that, as part of an agreement with the German concern Rheinmetall, the first German combat vehicles were already being restored in Ukraine.
Source: CNN
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