USA - Ukraine: new military assistance package announced

On July 19, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a new military assistance package to support Ukraine in ensuring security on the battlefield. This important package of assistance will include critical air defense equipment and ammunition and will be implemented under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).

According to the Pentagon's press service, the USAI program provides for the purchase of necessary weapons and equipment from industry or US partners, which will then be delivered to Ukraine.

The cost of the new assistance package will be 1.3 billion US dollars, and it will include the following components:

Four national advanced surface-to-air missile systems (NASAMS) and related ammunition;
Artillery shells of 152 mm caliber;
Special equipment for demining;
Optically tracked and wire guided tube-launched missiles (TOW);
Phoenix Ghost and Switchblade Unmanned Aerial System (UAS);
High-precision aerial munitions;
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) detection and electronic warfare equipment;
150 fuel tankers;
115 tactical vehicles for towing and transportation of equipment;
50 tactical vehicles for equipment recovery;
Equipment to ensure the security of ports and harbors;
Tactical secure communication systems;
Support for training and maintenance activities.

It is reported that the United States will continue to work with its allies and partners to ensure that Ukraine has the necessary resources to meet its needs on the battlefield and provide long-term security assistance. The provision of this assistance underscores the importance of the strategic partnership between the United States and Ukraine in ensuring stability and security in the region.