Washington, March 20, 2023.- Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announces the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs. This authorization is the thirty-fourth drawdown of equipment from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021 and is valued at up to $350 million.
Ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);
155mm artillery rounds;
25mm ammunition;
High-speed Anti-radiation missiles (HARMs);
81mm and 60mm mortar systems and mortar rounds;
AT-4 anti-armor weapon systems;
Grenade launchers, small arms, and associated ammunition;
Demolition munitions and equipment for obstacle clearing;
Mine clearing equipment;
Heavy fuel tankers;
Thermal imagery systems, optics, and laser rangefinders;
Riverine patrol boats;
Testing and diagnostic equipment to support vehicle maintenance and repair;
Spare parts and other field equipment.
To meet Ukraine’s evolving battlefield requirements, the United States will continue to work with its Allies and partners to provide Ukraine with key capabilities.