203mm artillery rounds and munitions for Patriots: what U.S. provides in new aid package to Ukraine

9 June, 2023 Patriot SAM launchers. Photo credits: U.S. Army

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a new security assistance package, underscoring the unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine. This was reported on the official website of the U.S.

Department of Defense. This package, which totals up to £2.1 billion and includes air defense and ammunition capabilities, is being provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). The capabilities in this announcement include:

• Additional munitions for Patriot air defense systems;
• HAWK air defense systems and missiles;
• 105mm and 203mm artillery rounds;
• Puma Unmanned Aerial Systems;
• Laser-guided rocket system munitions, support for training, maintenance, and sustainment activities.

"The USAI package illustrates the continued commitment to both Ukraine's critical near-term capabilities as well as the enduring capacity of Ukraine's Armed Forces to defend its territory and deter Russian aggression over the long term," is stated in the press-release of the Department.

Photo credits: US Department of Defense

The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) is an authority under which the United States procures capabilities from industry or partners. This announcement represents the beginning of a contracting process to provide additional priority capabilities to Ukraine. The United States will continue to work with its allies and partners to provide Ukraine with capabilities to meet its immediate battlefield and long-term security needs.

In addition, as Militarnyi reported, the United States is preparing additional defense packages for Ukraine in June.