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U.S. Details $2.1 Billion In New Ukraine Weapons Aid, Group Of Lawmakers Push For ATACMS

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, June 9th, 2023

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U.S. Details $2.1 Billion In New Ukraine Weapons Aid, Group Of Lawmakers Push For ATACMS

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The U.S. has approved a new $2.1 billion weapons aid package for Ukraine, which includes plans to provide additional munitions for Patriot air defense systems and more artillery rounds. The latest package arrives as Ukraine has reportedly begun its counteroffensive operation against Russia and includes equipment to be procured from industry using Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds, rather than drawn directly from existing Pentagon stockpiles. “This USAI package illustrates the continued commitment to both Ukraine’s critical near-term capabilities as…

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