{"id":138020,"date":"2023-03-04T12:15:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-04T17:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=138020"},"modified":"2023-03-04T10:34:16","modified_gmt":"2023-03-04T15:34:16","slug":"the-u-s-is-sending-up-to-400-million-worth-of-military-equipment-to-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=138020","title":{"rendered":"The U.S. is sending up to $400 Million worth of military equipment to Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Department of Defense announced that it is sending up to $400 million worth of military equipment to Ukraine. This package includes additional ammunition for systems already sent to Ukraine, armored vehicle launch-bridges, obstacle clearing munitions, etc. This represents the 33rd time that Team Biden leveraged the drawdown authority on Ukraine’s behalf.<\/p>\n

From the U.S. Department of Defense:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

In this package, the United States will provide additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, additional 105 mm and 155 mm artillery rounds, and additional 25 mm ammunition.<\/p>\n

The package also includes armored vehicle-launched bridges. These vehicles are designed to accompany armored columns and give them the ability to cross rivers, streams, ditches and trenches. The bridges are carried on the chassis of armored vehicles and launched at river or stream banks. Once the crossing is finished, the vehicle can pick up the bridge on the far bank and carry on.<\/p>\n

The package will also include demolition munitions and equipment for obstacle clearing. To help the Ukrainians sustain their forces in combat, the package also includes testing and diagnostic equipment to support vehicle maintenance and repair, as well as spare parts and other field equipment.<\/p>\n

Since the Russian invasion, the aid the United States has proffered has changed as the battle changed. In the beginning of the conflict, the Ukrainians needed anti-armor and air defense capabilities. The U.S. rushed Javelins anti-armor systems and Stinger air defense weapons to the country.<\/p>\n

After Ukraine’s military turned back the Russian thrust on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, artillery became more important, and the U.S. responded with howitzers and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and ammunition. Air defense remained a priority, and the U.S. sent National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems to the country and has pledged a Patriot air defense battery. The battle is changing again, and the United States will send 31 M1A2 main battle tanks to the country.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The U.S. Department of Defense<\/a>, and the U.S. Department of State<\/a>, provide additional details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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