The Defense Department of Biden unveils multibillion-dollar aid packages for Ukraine.
The total cost of military assistance packages for Ukraine is $2.47 billion.
On Monday, the Department of Defense (DoD) unveiled two weapons packages for Ukraine, amounting to $2.47 billion.
The Presidential Drawdown Authority package, valued at $1.25 billion, aims to enhance Ukraine's capabilities to address its immediate requirements, such as air defense missiles, rocket system munitions, and anti-tank weapons, according to the DoD's press release.
"The DoD announced a $1.22 billion Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) package to enhance Ukraine's air defense, air-to-ground, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and other capabilities to combat Russian aggression."
As the national debt exceeds $36 trillion, aid packages are being distributed.
The military's capabilities were detailed by the DoD, encompassing missile systems, missiles, munitions, ammunition, anti-armor systems, and medical equipment.
The Biden Administration's twenty-third USAI package and seventy-third tranche of equipment to be provided from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021 is a statement.
"The US and 50 allies are working together to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression through the Ukraine Defense Contact Group and its associated Capability Coalitions."
Planet Chronicle' Eric Revell and Liz Friden contributed to this report.
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