U.S. Announces New Patriot Missiles for Ukraine as Part of New $6 Billion Aid Package

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The U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Friday.

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00:00 I'm also pleased to announce today an additional commitment of $6 billion through our Ukraine

00:06 Security Assistance Initiative.

00:09 That will allow us to procure new capabilities for Ukraine from U.S. industry.

00:15 This is the largest security assistance package that we've committed to date.

00:20 It will include critical interceptors for Ukraine's Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems,

00:27 more counter-drone systems and support equipment, significant amounts of artillery ammunition,

00:34 and air-to-ground munitions, and maintenance and sustainment support.

00:41 If Putin prevails in Ukraine, the security consequences will be grave and global.

00:49 Europe would face a security threat that it hasn't seen in our lifetimes.

00:53 As President Biden has noted, Russia will not stop in Ukraine.

00:59 If the Kremlin gets its way, if Putin's war of imperial aggression succeeds, every tyrant

01:07 on Earth will take note.

01:10 The recently passed U.S. national security supplemental provides a vital lifeline to

01:15 Ukraine at a critical junction in this conflict.

01:19 And two days ago, the United States announced a very significant $1 billion security assistance

01:24 package that will provide much-needed munitions and support to Ukraine.

01:29 This package includes capabilities, weapon systems, and munitions that will help shore

01:34 Ukrainian defenses and provide critical air defense munitions, protecting Ukrainian forces,

01:41 critical national infrastructure, and population center.

01:44 Should Russia win, the repercussions will be felt well outside Ukraine's borders, risking

01:50 further escalation.

01:53 The fight in Ukraine is not just a distant battle.

01:56 It's about preventing a wider conflict that could potentially draw others deeper into

01:59 prolonged armed engagements.

02:02 What happens in one corner of the world doesn't stay in one corner of the world.

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