U.S. commits $300 million in military hardware, weapons to Ukraine.
The promised goods, worth an estimated $300 million in additional assistance to Ukraine, include laser-guided rocket systems; previously announced; armored off-road vehicles; ammunition; machine guns; night-vision devices and more, the department said in a statement.
The hardware will boost the U.S. security commitment to Ukraine to a value of more than $2.3 billion since the beginning of President Joe Biden's administration, the Defense Department said.That figure includes more than $1.6 billion in security assistance since Russia’s invasion began Feb. 24. The Biden administration and NATO have been careful about U.S. military support for Ukraine for fear of being seen by Russia as attacking it by proxy and creating an act of war.
The Pentagon draws its authority for the planned purchases and shipments from the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative . According to the Congressional Research Service,"USAI packages have included training, equipment and advisory efforts to enhance Ukraine’s defensive capabilities." The gear and munitions are procured directly from the defense industry, according to the Defense Department.Dennis Romero
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