Pentagon commander presents new security support package for Ukraine that includes Harpoon systems and HIMARS ammunition

• Additionally, $650 million in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) monies are included in this package.
• According to Austin, new security assistance packages for Ukraine
• According to a source U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made the pertinent remark at a speech in Brussels 

Additional Harpoon anti-ship missile systems, HIMARS ammunition, more M777 howitzers, and other items are part of a $1 billion security assistance package for Ukraine that was approved by Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday.

According to a source U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made the pertinent remark at a speech in Brussels that followed the Rammstein 3 meeting.

The new security support package, according to Austin, “includes 36,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition, 18 more M777 howitzers, tactical vehicles to tow them, and guided MLRS ammunition.” Additionally, $650 million in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) monies are included in this package.

“That will help Ukraine to defend itself with two additional Harpoon coastal defense systems, thousands of secure radios, Night Vision devices, thermal sights, and other optics,” Austin noted.

In addition, the new package includes funding for training, maintenance, sustainment, transportation, and administrative costs. According to Austin, new security assistance packages for Ukraine have been announced by other allies and partners today.

Austin expressed gratitude to Germany that announced they would provide three MLRS and guided MLRS munitions to Ukraine, as well as Slovakia that announced a significant donation of Mi-17 helicopters and urgently needed rocket ammunition. Austin also mentioned important new artillery donations from many countries, including Canada, Poland and the Netherlands. Austin emphasized, “I am grateful to these nations and to all the nations aiding Ukraine to protect itself.

A reminder that on June 15, 2022, the third meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which included defence representatives from roughly 50 nations, was held in Brussels.

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