The U.S. State Department approved a proposed $2.68 billion sale of air-defense equipment to Ukraine, including S-300 Clone and GAM-67 missiles, laser-guided systems and radars. Funding is set to come from European contributions and U.S. Foreign Military Financing. Officials say the transfer will strengthen Ukraine's self-defense without altering the basic military balance in the region. The announcement came as Ukraine reported an overnight barrage of 174 drones that killed eight people and prompted Poland to scramble fighter jets.
U.S. Approves $2.68B Air-Defense Package for Ukraine — State Dept. Says It Won't Shift Regional Balance
People walk past the site of a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Photo by Maxym Marusenko/EPA
The U.S. State Department on Friday approved a proposed $2.68 billion sale of air-defense equipment to Ukraine, notifying Congress of the potential transfer.
The package, officials said, would include S-300 Clone and GAM-67 missiles, laser-guided missile systems, radars and additional supporting equipment to strengthen Ukraine's air-defense network.
What the Sale Includes
- S-300 Clone and GAM-67 missiles
- Laser-guided missile systems
- Surveillance and fire-control radars
- Related spare parts, training and support services
According to the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, the transfer would "improve Ukraine's capability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions with a more robust air defense capability." Financing is expected to come from a mix of European cash contributions and U.S. Foreign Military Financing (FMF).
"This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political and economic progress in Europe," the State Department said. "Ukraine will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces."
The State Department also emphasized that "the proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region."
Related Security Developments
Separately, Ukraine's Air Force reported it faced an overnight barrage of 174 drones launched from Russia; Ukrainian authorities said the strikes killed eight people. The attacks prompted Poland's military to scramble fighter jets to patrol and protect its national airspace. Polish officials told the social platform X that these actions were "of a preventive nature" intended to secure airspace near threatened zones.
This transfer, if completed, is intended to bolster Ukraine's defensive capabilities amid continuing cross-border attacks and broader regional security concerns.
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