US announces $400 million military aid package for Ukraine

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US announces $400 million military aid package for Ukraine

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On May 10, 2024, the United States announced a significant new package of military assistance for Ukraine. The $400 million package is aimed at supporting the Ukrainian people as they defend their country against Russia's aggression.

The Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, outlined the contents of the package which includes urgently needed capabilities such as additional air defense munitions for Patriot and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems; Stinger anti-aircraft missiles; equipment to integrate Western launchers, missiles, and radars with Ukraine’s systems; additional High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and ammunition; 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds; TOW and Javelin missiles and AT-4 anti-armor systems; Precision aerial munitions; High-speed Anti-radiation missiles; Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles; M113 Armored Personnel Carriers; Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles; coastal and riverine patrol boats; small arms ammunition and grenades; demolitions munitions; and spare parts.

President Biden has made it clear that the United States, along with its international coalition, will continue to stand with Ukraine in its defense of freedom.

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