So far in fiscal 2023, the Department of Defense has provided US$5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON – The United States announced on Tuesday a new US$1.2 billion military aid package for Ukraine that will include air defence systems, ammunition and funds for training, the Pentagon said.
In the package, Ukraine will receive additional air defence systems and munitions as well as the technology to integrate Western air defence launchers, missiles and radars with Ukraine’s native defence systems. The funds will pay for 155-mm Howitzer ammunition, counter-drone ammunition, satellite imagery and various types of training, the Pentagon said.to Ukraine under the USAI in four separate tranches. In fiscal 2022, the US put US$6.
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