Beyond immediate battlefield needs, the deal is part of a broader strategic collaboration that includes plans for domestic weapons production in Ukraine, highlighting a shift from crisis response to sustainable military self-sufficiency.
The defense official noted that the US are enabling production at scale to supply allies and partners, including Ukraine, with the goal of creating a deterrent effect on potential adversaries.
The main purpose of the order is to replenish the stocks held by the German army and its allies, as well as to provide support to Ukraine in its defense.
With much at stake, the long-awaited bill on foreign aid has finally passed US Congress. Ukraine can now look forward to a multi-fold aid package in the next coming days and weeks, and not a moment too soon.
Through a deal with the Czech Republic, Greece will supply Ukraine with 2,000 Zuni rockets, 180 anti-tank rockets, 90,000 projectiles, 4 million bullets, and 70 howitzers without depleting its own stocks, according to Greek media.
Czech national security adviser Tomáš Pojar clarifies that funding for President Petr Pavel's initiative to supply Ukraine with 800,000 artillery rounds only covers the first batch, despite pledges from 18 countries.
A DIY FrankenSAM, domestic 155mm rounds, and aviation tech are being produced thanks to alliances forged with western companies, says minister, and hints of success with long-range missiles