The Pentagon is surging $300 million in arms to Ukraine after saving money on negotiated contracts, but it has dramatically overdrawn from U.S. stockpiles, defense officials say.
The new security package will allow Ukraine to bolster its defenses for a few weeks amid an increased Russian operational tempo, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder. told reporters during a March 12 briefing.
“In terms of Ukraine, it will give them some much-needed capability that will likely last in the weeks’ timeframe, but nowhere even close to what they need to be able to continue to sustain this fight,” Gen. Ryder said.
This package is the United States’ 55th tranche of security assistance to Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022 to demilitarize the nation. It includes artillery munitions, air defense systems, anti-tank rounds, and other equipment….
