US State Department approves potential military sales to Ukraine
Proposed sales to improve Ukraine’s ability 'to meet current and future threats,' says Pentagon
WASHINGTON
The US State Department approved possible military sales to Ukraine for $330 million, the Pentagon said Thursday.
The package includes M109 self-propelled howitzer maintenance, repair and overhaul capability, and related equipment at an estimated cost of $150 million, and air defense sustainment for $180 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement.
The proposed sales will improve Ukraine’s ability "to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions," it added.
The agency approved the sale Wednesday of two military assistance packages to Ukraine worth $322 million, including HAWK Phase III air defense systems and their maintenance, and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and their repair.
