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Air defense ammo, Strykers among latest weapons shipment to Ukraine

The weapons shipment will be worth up to $400 million, and the U.S. has sent more than $43 billion to Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion.

By Stephen Losey

9 weeks ago

Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocks

But its plan for a ramp up in production hinges on Congress.

10 months ago

US to send anti-drone machine guns, air defense ammunition to Ukraine

The Pentagon is seeking to give Ukraine what it needs to defend against Russian drones targeting the embattled country's energy infrastructure.

By Stephen Losey

10 months ago

Pentagon says Poland blast likely caused by Ukrainian missile

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin became the latest U.S. official to back Poland’s preliminary conclusion.

10 months ago

Biden: Ukraine aid will keep flowing, even through a GOP-led House

President Joe Biden says he expects U.S. aid for Ukraine’s fight against Russia to continue to flow whatever the still-undecided outcome of the midterms.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

11 months ago

Drone-killing Vampires due in Ukraine next year, Pentagon says

The U.S. is aiming to send Ukraine the “Vampire” counter-drone system by mid-2023, with a contract award expected within months, a Pentagon spokesman said.

11 months ago