Oleg Davygora22:55, 02.12.24

The weapons are provided from US depots under the Presidential Disbursement Authority (PDA) program.

The United States has announced a new $725 million military aid package for Ukraine . US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it would include HIMARS and artillery ammunition, Stinger missiles, drones, anti-personnel mines, and anti-tank weapons. 

A detailed list of weapons is published on the Pentagon website , in particular:

• ammunition for NASAMS and HIMARS;
• Stinger missiles;
• counter-drone munitions (c-UAS);
• artillery ammunition of 155 mm and 105 mm caliber;
• unmanned aircraft systems (UAS);
• Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems;
• small arms and ammunition;
• equipment for the protection of critical infrastructure;
• spare parts, auxiliary equipment, services, training, transport.

“The United States will continue to work with nearly 50 Alliance members and partners through the Contact Group on Ukraine Defense and its associated coalition capabilities to meet Ukraine’s urgent battlefield needs and defend against Russian aggression,” the Pentagon added.

It is noted that the weapons are provided from US warehouses under the Presidential Disposal Authority (PDA) program.

US aid to Ukraine – details

The Biden administration is trying to negotiate billions of dollars in additional weapons for Ukraine , but domestic concerns are mounting that such a move could deplete U.S. stockpiles and take resources away from other hot spots, officials told The Washington Post.

The WP notes that such an initiative was proposed due to concerns among Ukraine’s allies that after the inauguration of the new President Donald Trump, there will be drastic changes in policy regarding the war in Ukraine.

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