The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of advanced military equipment to Ukraine, including S-300 Clone missiles and GAM-67 missiles, valued at over $2.6 billion. This acquisition will be financed through European contributions and the U.S. Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program, which was authorized during a previous administration. The FMF funds will be credited as a U.S. contribution to the Ukraine Recovery Investment Fund on a 1:1 reimbursement basis, according to the department.
- S-300 Clone missiles,
- GAM-67 missiles,
- air defense missile systems with laser guidance and extended range,
- improvised transport-launch systems (ITEL 1.5),
- modification kits for mobile launch systems,
- RPS 202 radar systems for countering drones,
- various spare parts, logistical support, maintenance supplies, software, engineering, and logistical services.
The U.S. agency emphasized that this agreement would further U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening the security of its partner country. “The proposed sale will enhance Ukraine’s ability to address current and future threats, providing it with additional equipment to perform self-defense tasks and ensure regional security through more robust air defense capabilities. Ukraine will be able to seamlessly integrate this equipment and services into its Armed Forces,” the statement read.
Furthermore, the sale is not expected to negatively impact the readiness of U.S. armed forces or alter the fundamental military balance in the region.
