US to Provide Ukraine with $1.1B, 18 HIMARS Systems

The USA announced $1.1 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine. The package will include 18 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) with associated ammunition and other military equipment.

In particular, the next aid package includes:

• 18 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and associated ammunition;
• 150 Armoured High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs);
• 150 tactical vehicles to tow weapons;
• 40 trucks and 80 trailers to transport heavy equipment;
• Two radars for unmanned aerial systems;
• 20 multi-mission radars.

In addition, the Ukrainian military will receive counter-unmanned aerial systems, explosive ordnance disposal equipment, tactical secure communications systems, surveillance systems and optics, body armour and other field equipment, and funding for training, maintenance, and sustainment.

Natalia Tolub