Ukraine would finance the purchase with European contributions and U.S. Foreign Military Financing allocated during the previous administration. The U.S. funding would count as a capital contribution to the Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund through a one-to-one reimbursement.
The proposed sale includes S-300 Clone missiles and GAM-67 missiles. It also covers Range-Extended Air Defense Laser Guided Rocket missile systems.
Ukraine has requested Improvised Transporter Erector Launcher 1.5 systems and modification kits for mobile launchers. RPS 202 counter-unmanned aircraft system radars and erectable mast trailers are also included.
The package covers major modifications and maintenance support. It also includes spare parts, consumables, accessories and repair-and-return services.
Software, publications and transportation support form part of the proposed purchase. U.S. government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics services are also included.
The State Department said the sale would support U.S. foreign-policy and national-security goals. It would strengthen the security of Ukraine and expand its air defense capacity.
The department said the equipment would help Ukraine address current and future threats. It would support self-defense and regional security missions.
Ukraine would have no difficulty absorbing the equipment and services into its armed forces, according to the department. The proposed sale would not change the basic military balance in the region.
Source: U.S. Department of State.
