Pentagon Readies New $2 Billion Ukraine Air Defense Package
- Raytheon, Lockheed Martin missile systems will be included
- US aid program designed for Ukraine’s long-term defense needs
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The Pentagon is set to announce as early as Friday a long-term arms package for Ukraine heavy on air defense munitions valued at more than $2 billion, according to administration officials.
The money, to be awarded under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, will bankroll the purchase of Hawk missile launchers and missiles and two types of advanced Patriot air defense missiles.