US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine
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POLITICO— The package could be finalized and announced as soon as Friday, and will include Patriot systems.
Breaking Defense—US approves $6B weapons package for Ukraine, but Kyiv stalled on Patriot battery breakthrough. All equipment included in the pledge is to be ordered from industry, not drawn from US stocks — meaning it could take years for the weapons to arrive in Ukraine.
KIFI—US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say. By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the Pentagon is expected to announce that it will provide about $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine. It will include much sought after munitions for Patriot air defense systems and other weapons. The officials say the aid package will be funded
The Monitor—US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is expected to announce Friday that it will provide about $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said, adding that it will include much sought after munitions for Patriot air defense systems. The officials said the aid package will be funded through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, […]