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The Pentagon is sending Ukraine new air defenses and an undisclosed counter air defense capability as part of the latest, $275 million package of aid announced Dec. 9.
The new package, the 27th drawdown of U.S. military equipment directed by President Joe Biden, brings the total amount of aid provided to Ukraine to more than $19.3 billion since Russia’s invasion began in February.
“This security assistance package will provide Ukraine with new capabilities to boost its air defenses in addition to providing critical equipment that Ukraine is using so effectively to defend itself on the battlefield,” the Pentagon said in an announcement.
The announcement generically says it includes a “counter air defense capability,” a phrase not used in any prior aid announcement. The U.S. has announced specific counter air defense systems before—the delivery of an undisclosed number of AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles. A fact sheet released Dec. 9 lists this new counter air defense capability as separate from the HARMs that have been delivered.
The package also includes undisclosed counter-uncrewed aircraft systems equipment. Specific weapons announced includes more ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, 80,000 155mm artillery rounds, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle ambulances, 150 generators and field equipment.
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