WP: Biden administration approves delivery of M864 cluster munitions to Ukraine, they can be used with AS Krab, CAESAR, M109A6 Paladin and Panzerhaubitze 2000

It has been repeatedly reported on the internet that the USA is going to transfer cluster munitions to Ukraine. It seems that their deliveries are not far off.

Here's What We Know

According to The Washington Post, President Biden's administration has already approved deliveries of cluster munitions to Ukraine. They will be part of a new military aid package, which may be announced today, 7 July.

It is a question of M864 cluster munitions. Their production began in 1987. M864 is a joint project between Chamberlain Manufacturing Corporation and Talley Defence Systems. This ammunition can be used with artillery of 155-mm caliber. For example, AS Krab, CAESAR, M109A6 Paladin and Panzerhaubitze 2000, which are in service in Ukraine.

Flashback

Cluster munitions are a type of air-to-ground or ground-to-ground munitions, which contain from two to several hundreds of identical cluster warheads. They are dispersed at a predetermined height above the ground. The projectiles are usually used to destroy enemy personnel and vehicles.

Source: The Washington Post