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To spread: The US State Department has approved the sale of Ukraine to two more ...

US allowed to sell Ukraine weapons for SAU and air defense for $ 320 million: what is the matter

To spread: The US State Department has approved the sale of Ukraine to two more weapons for a total of about $ 320 million. The first of them is intended for self -propelled artillery installations M109, and the second - for the needs of air defense, according to the Pentagon's reports. The cost of the first package that is aimed at air defense will be $ 180 million.

It envisages "the purchase of equipment and services to support training, support and modernization of existing air defense systems of American origin. " This package will be included: the cost of the second package will be about $ 150 million. It will have equipment for maintenance, repair and overhaul of M109 self -propelled guns.

The Pentagon emphasized that the Government of Ukraine has invited the purchase of equipment and services for the modernization of self -propelled howitzers M109, technical assistance, training, publications and other related elements of logistics and support of programs. It is noted that the sale of weapons to Ukraine is performed in the interests of the United States, and Ukraine needs to strengthen the opportunity to defend themselves from the enemy.