Ukraine will receive $179.1 mn in Patriot air defense sustainment support, with an additional $150 mn authorized for Starlink satellite communications services.
US President Donald Trump announced a new arrangement with European NATO allies where America will manufacture weapons for Ukraine while European countries provide the financing, alongside authorization for Patriot air defense system transfers.
Ukrainian President said Ukraine is prepared to allocate tens of billions of dollars for US military equipment, particularly air defense systems that can serve as long-term security guarantee.
The scarcity of missiles for existing US Patriot batteries threatens Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian targets. Zelenskyy specifically highlighted America's capacity to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses.
With Donald Trump's inauguration tomorrow, Ukraine reported intercepting over 300 Russian drones and 60 missiles this week amid intensifying aerial assaults.
After months of relying on video calls and cross-border repairs, Ukraine will now host US defense contractors to service its growing arsenal of sophisticated Western weapons.
Both countries will expand the production of missiles, which is beneficial to Ukraine, as the country has been designated a ''highest priority recipient'' of US anti-aircraft missiles.
As Russian forces continue to target civilian areas and energy infrastructure in Ukraine, President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Germany and the US for providing another Patriot air-defense system to the country.
As Russia persists in its bombardment of Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure across various oblasts, German Ambassador to Ukraine announced that Germany delivered a third Patriot air defense system to Ukraine and that the Ukrainian military personnel completed their training to operate it in Germany.