The Pentagon confirmed the transfer of four more HIMARS and high-precision artillery shells to Ukraine
By: Maksim Panasovskiy | 02.03.2024, 18:14
As expected, the United States has approved the transfer of four more multiple-launch rocket systems HIMARS to Ukraine .
What is known
U.S. President Joe Biden signed a decree allocating a new $400 million military aid package to Ukraine. It will include four multiple rocket launchers HIMARS, about which they began talking back in late June, when the Ukrainian Armed Forces received the first rocket systems.
In addition to HIMARS , the new military aid package includes 1,000 high-precision shells for 155mm artillery. It is possible that we are talking about M982 Excalibur. In addition, Ukraine will receive tactical vehicles, explosive ammunition, battery system counters and spare parts.
Source: Reuters
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