Bradley, Stryker infantry vehicles and ammunition for NASAMS SAMs: US prepares new $325,000,000 military aid package for Ukraine
The United States is about to announce a new military assistance package for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Here's What We Know
The information was shared by Voice of America journalist Carla Babb, citing her sources. The new aid package will be worth $325,000,000 and will be announced today, June 13.
#BREAKING US is providing up to $325 million in more military aid for #Ukraine, a defense official tells VOA, in a package expected to be announced tomorrow.
- Carla Babb (@CarlaBabbVOA) June 12, 2023
PDA 40 to include:
*#Strykers & #Bradleys that can replace those damaged & destroyed
*Munitions for NASAMS & #HIMARS
According to the journalist, the new package will include additional Bradley and Stryker infantry fighting vehicles. In this way, the US will help Ukraine to replace damaged and lost equipment during a counterattack.
In addition to BMPs, the new package will also include ammunition for NASAMS air defence systems and HIMARS multiple-launch rocket systems. The ammunition will be taken from US Army stocks. That is, supplies will begin immediately.
Source: @CarlaBabbVOA