Harpoon anti-ship missiles, combat helicopters and tanks: 20 countries announced new military assistance to Ukraine

Yesterday, the second meeting of the "Ramstein Group of Countries" was held online, which was attended by defense ministers and commanders-in-chief of the armies of more than 40 countries. As a result, new military aid to Ukraine was announced.

What will be passed on?

Thus, 20 countries announced new security assistance packages for Ukraine. Among them are Italy, Greece, Norway and Poland. “About 20 countries have announced new security assistance. Many countries are donating much-needed artillery ammunition, tanks and other armored vehicles,” said US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

He thanked the Czech Republic for the transfer of fire support helicopters, tanks and missile systems, and also noted the contribution of Italy, Greece, Norway and Poland to the supply of Ukraine with artillery. Separately, Austin noted the role of Great Britain in coordinating the transfer of military assistance to Ukraine.

In addition, Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said that Denmark would provide Harpoon anti-ship missiles and launchers for them to protect the coast of Ukraine.

“Denmark plans to transfer Harpoon anti-ship missiles and launchers to Ukraine. We will also receive additional weapons from a number of other countries, ”said Yermak.

Recall, Harpoon is an American anti-ship cruise missile, one of the most common in the world. The small-sized missile has a subsonic flight speed, a high-explosive fragmentation warhead weighing 225 kg, the maximum firing range depends on the carrier, missile modification and target designation and ranges from 90 to 220 km (280 km for the SLAM modification, and a number of versions of the missile not accepted for service had and long range). The market value for 2008 was $1.5 million.

Source: @DeptofDefense, Andriy Yermak