On Wednesday, the United States announced the approval of the sale of weapons worth $ 322 million to strengthen the Ukrainian air defense and its armored combat vehicles. TASR informs about this, referring to AFP report.
Sale of air defense equipment HAWK and its maintenance It will cost up to $ 172 million while spending and maintenance expenditure for Bradley combat cars will be $ 150 millionthe US Defense Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement.
The US Department of Foreign Affairs has approved the possible sale of these weapons and DSCA has provided the required notice to the US Congress, which must still approve the transactions, specifies AFP. This proposed sale will support the goals of foreign policy and the objectives of the United States National Security by improving Ukraine’s ability to secure its own defense, It is stated in a statement published on the DSCA web hillside.
Proposed Sales according to the Agency will improve the ability of Ukraine to face current and future threats By additionally equipping it to carry out missions focused on self -defense and regional security, it is stated on the DSCA website.
Ukraine will not have a problem receiving these items and services into its armed forces and the proposed sale of this equipment and support will not change the basic military balance in the region, adds the agency.
