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The State Department announced Thursday that it had notified
Congress of the sale of extended-range attack munition missiles
and navigation systems for Ukraine. The sale will cover 3,350
ERAM missiles, 3,350 GPS units, along with components, spare
parts and other accessories, as well as training and technical
support.
It said Ukraine would use funding from NATO allies Denmark, the
Netherlands and Norway in addition to U.S. foreign military
financing to pay for the equipment.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States by improving the
security of a partner country that is a force for political
stability and economic progress in Europe,” the department said
in a statement.
The sale was announced as Russia continues to step up attacks on
Ukraine even after President Donald Trump met with Russian
leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska earlier this month to press for
a negotiated settlement to the three-year-old conflict.
The U.S. in July announced two other proposed weapons sales to
Ukraine. One worth $322 million to enhance its air defense
capabilities and provide armored combat vehicles and another
worth $330 million for air defense systems as well as the
maintenance, repair and overhaul of self-propelled artillery
vehicles.
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