The US will give Ukraine an additional $425 million in aid to defend against Russia.

The DoD declared on Wednesday that it will give Ukraine an additional $425 million in weapons and supplies to aid in its defense against Russian aggression.

The Biden administration has sent 67 tranches of equipment from DoD inventories to Ukraine since August 2021, as stated in a press release from the DoD.

The PDA package, estimated to be worth $425 million, will enable Ukraine to meet its critical requirements for air defense, air-to-ground weapons, rocket systems, artillery munitions, armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons.

The U.S. provided Ukraine with additional munitions for NASAMS, RIM-7 missiles, air defense support, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, ammunition for HIMARS, air-to-ground munitions, 150mm and 105mm artillery ammunition, TOW missiles, Javelin and AT-4 anti-armor systems, HMMWVs, small arms and ammunition, grenades, thermals and training equipment, demolitions equipment and munitions, and spare parts, ancillary equipment, services, training, and transportation.

"On Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the United States is dedicated to providing Ukraine with the necessary equipment to strengthen its position on the battlefield, safeguard its land and people from Russia's ruthless aggression, and achieve a fair and lasting peace. President Biden has made it clear that the United States and the international coalition we have formed will continue to support Ukraine."

In February 2025, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but neither side has made significant progress on the battlefield.

To win the war, the Ukrainian government must intensify its efforts to recruit, train and equip new soldiers as the winter fighting season approaches.

The Ukrainian government's plans for mobilization are being followed as there is no end in sight.

In April, Ukraine enacted legislation to revamp its military recruitment process amid ongoing conflict and mounting losses.

The objective of the law, as stated by Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, is to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the recruitment process.

Ukrainians are prepared to defend their land with weapons, as shown by the positive numbers, according to Umerov.

Still, he said Ukraine needs help from its international partners.

"Although we possess sufficient troops, we urgently require support from international partners in the form of weapons and equipment."

To protect critical infrastructure and long-range capability to strike airfields and other military facilities deep inside Russia, Ukraine needs a multi-layered air defense system and a sufficient supply of ammunition for these systems.

The Biden administration has been reluctant to agree to long-range systems due to concerns about antagonizing Russian President Vladimir Putin and potentially causing a confrontation with Russia.

The number of Ukrainian soldiers killed and wounded in the conflict is estimated to be between 170,000 and 200,000, according to official data. President Zelenskyy aims to increase the military's strength by recruiting up to 500,000 additional conscripts for future battles.

Planet Chronicle’ Chris Massaro contributed to this report.