Missiles for Stinger MANPADS, munitions for NASAMS and HIMARS: US announces last aid package for Ukraine this year
By: Myroslav Trinko | 28.12.2023, 08:16
The United States of America has announced a new armament package for the Ukrainian army.
Here's What We Know
The new armament package is designed for $250,000,000. According to the Pentagon's website, it includes:
- Additional ammunition for NASAMS air defence systems;
- Missiles for Stinger man-portable air defence systems;
- Components for air defence systems;
- Ammunition for HIMARS MLRS;
- TOW missiles;
- 155mm and 105mm artillery shells;
- Over 15 million rounds of small arms ammunition;
- Explosive munitions for obstacle clearance;
- Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems;
- Spare parts, medical equipment and other support equipment.
Incidentally, this is the last aid package the US is handing over to the AFU this year. Arms deliveries will begin immediately.
Source: Defence