The United States of America will provide Ukraine with air defence equipment worth $180 million.

Source:US Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Details: The package does not include major air defence systems. As the agency writes, the US will provide Ukraine with:

• modifications and maintenance support;
• spare parts;
• consumables and accessories;
• repair and return support;
• personnel training and training equipment;
• US government and contractor engineering and logistics services;
• and other related logistics and programme support elements.

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency did not specify who will cover the cost of transferring the $180 million worth of air defence equipment to Ukraine.

Background: On 23 July, the US Department of State approved the sale of two military aid packages to Ukraine. The first package includes HAWK Phase III air defence systems and their maintenance, while the second includes Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and their repair.

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