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U.S.’ New $400 Million Weapons Aid For Ukraine Includes More HIMARS, Precision Artillery Ammo

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U.S.’ New $400 Million Weapons Aid For Ukraine Includes More HIMARS, Precision Artillery Ammo
Pallets of ammunition, weapons and other equipment bound for Ukraine are secured onto a plane during a foreign military sales mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 28, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. J.D. Strong II)

The U.S. has approved another $400 million weapons package for Ukraine, including delivery of additional High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers and a more precise type of 155mm artillery ammunition. The latest deal to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s ongoing invasion is the 15th drawdown of equipment from DoD inventories and also includes additional munitions for the HIMARS, three tactical vehicles for equipment recovery, demolition munitions and counter-battery systems, according to the Pentagon. A senior defense official…

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