USA to Allocate Additional $8 Billion for Ukraine's Defense Needs
USA to Allocate Additional $8 Billion for Ukraine's Defense Needs
The U.S. administration will allocate nearly $8 billion for Ukraine's defense needs, President Biden announced on Thursday before a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to a statement on the White House website, $5.5 billion will be directed towards supplying Ukraine with American military equipment from Pentagon stockpiles and replenishing those stockpiles with new equipment. An additional $2.4 billion will be used for supplying military equipment to Kyiv, including new air defense systems (such as the “Patriot” system), drones, and air-to-ground missiles.
To enhance Ukraine's long-range capabilities, Biden has decided to supply Ukraine with JSOW air-launched cruise missiles, which have a range of up to 110 km. The funds will also be directed towards strengthening Ukraine's military industry. Additionally, Biden ordered the expansion of training programs for Ukrainian pilots on flying F-16 fighter jets, with 18 more pilots set to participate in the program next year.
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- 26 September 2024 16:16
Politics
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