The US Department of Defense (DoD) has announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defence needs. It includes additional ammunition for US-provided HIMARS, additional howitzers, artillery and mortar rounds, and anti-armour capabilities that Ukraine is using to push back against Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression valued at up to $300 million.
The capabilities in this package include:
· Additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);
· 155mm Howitzers;
· 155mm artillery rounds;
· 120mm, 81mm, and 60mm mortar rounds;
· Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided (TOW) missiles;
· AT-4 and Carl Gustaf anti-armor weapon systems;
· Hydra-70 aircraft rockets;
· Small arms and small arms ammunition;
· Demolition munitions for obstacle clearing;
· Trucks and trailers to transport heavy equipment;
· Testing and diagnostic equipment to support vehicle maintenance and repair;
· Spare parts and other field equipment.