
The U.S. has approved a new $1.1 billion weapons aid package for Ukraine, which includes plans to eventually provide Kyiv with 18 more High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) launchers. The latest security assistance deal, which includes capabilities to be procured from industry using Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds, will more than double the number of HIMARS the U.S. has previously provided to Ukraine. “This USAI package underscores the U.S. commitment to continuing to support Ukraine over the long…