US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made an important announcement today during the opening of the Ukraine Security Contact Group meeting. The United States, along with the United Kingdom, Germany and the Czech Republic, is mobilizing artillery, Patriot anti-aircraft defense systems and Himars missile systems to urgently deploy to Ukraine, the official revealed.
This detailed announcement of arms exports comes after a series of announcements about international aid to Ukraine, including a US commitment to immediately make $1 billion in military supplies available. The amount is part of a $61 billion package recently approved by the US Congress.
“If Ukraine bows to Putin's feet, Europe will fall under his shadow. That's why we are determined to deter Russia from further aggression,” Austin said.
The official appreciated the joint efforts of various countries.
“Look at the extraordinary effort of the Czech Republic to buy thousands of artillery shells from third countries. The United Kingdom announced its largest single equipment package, worth about $620 million. Or consider Germany's bold announcement to donate another patriotic organization to Ukraine,” he stressed.
In the past two years, about 50 countries around the world have provided Ukraine with more than 70 medium and long-range anti-aircraft defense systems, about a thousand missiles, and 3,000 armored vehicles, among others, the US defense secretary highlighted. 800 main battle tanks.
The Ukrainian armed forces have also received tens of thousands of anti-tank missiles, and a squadron of F-16s will arrive in Ukraine this year, accompanied by pilots and engineers trained by liaison team members.
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