The U.S. Defense Department on May 31 announced an additional security assistance package for Ukraine that contains key capabilities to arm against Russian airstrikes targeting critical infrastructure across the country. The latest package, valued at up to $300 million, marks the 39th drawdown of DOD equipment for Ukraine since August 2021. Joseph Clark, U.S. DoD, reports. included in the package are additional munitions for Patriot air defense systems, Avenger air defense systems, Stinger antiaircraft systems and AIM-7 missiles for air defense. The package also includes more artillery and antiarmor capabilities, in addition to precision aerial munitions and other items.
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| The new security aid package intended for Ukraine includes Avenger air defense systems (Picture source: U.S. DoD/René Rosas) |