00:00The U.S. State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale
00:05to Ukraine, valued at approximately $2.68 billion, which includes improvements in
00:12air defense, missile systems, anti-drone equipment and a range of technical services
00:18and related logistics. The proposed package seeks to strengthen Ukraine's capacity to
00:24to defend against current and future aerial threats. According to the State Department, the approval
00:30It refers to a possible sale of development upgrades in air defense and equipment and services
00:36associated with the Ukrainian government. The notification to Congress lists a wide range of systems
00:42and support equipment requested by Kyiv. The proposed package includes S-300-Clone missiles,
00:49GAM-67 missiles and extended-range air defense laser-guided rocket systems,
00:56Range Extended Air Defense Laser Guided Rocket, as well as Improvised Transporter Erector systems
01:03Launcher 1.5 and modification kits for mobile launchers. Ukraine has also requested radars.
01:10of the RPS-202-C-UAS anti-drone system designed to help detect and counter threats
01:18of drones. In addition to weapons and radar systems, the proposed sale would cover a range
01:24A wider range of equipment and support services. These include trailers with deployable masts,
01:30spare parts, consumables, software, technical publications, engineering assistance, support
01:38maintenance and repair, transport and logistics services provided by the
01:43U.S. government and contractors. The State Department noted that the potential
01:49The agreement would not involve large-scale defense equipment and would be designed to follow
01:55developing Ukraine's existing air defense capabilities. The Department stated
02:01that the proposed sale would strengthen Ukraine's ability to carry out self-defense missions
02:06and regional security, by providing it with a stronger capacity to respond to threats
02:11air transport. If the agreement is finalized, Ukraine would finance the purchase through a
02:17combination of European contributions and US military funding
02:22foreign, FMF, assigned during the US administration
02:28Previously, FMF funds would be considered a US contribution to the Fund.
02:34Investment for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, under a one-to-one reimbursement mechanism.
02:38The State Department indicated that the proposed sale supports the objectives of
02:43United States foreign policy and national security by strengthening the security of
02:48Ukraine. Assignism assessed that the team would improve Kyiv's ability to do
02:54in the face of both existing and future threats, clarifying that the proposed transfer would not alter
03:00the basic military balance in the region. The approval comes on the same day that
03:05US President Donald Trump signed legislation that strengthens sanctions
03:10against Russia. The law, co-authored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, is part of the set
03:16broader measures by Washington directed against Russia for its war against Ukraine.
03:40However, the law in the region. The law, co-authorship of the whole, the chambers of the region,
03:45the law, co-authored by the one who would end his war against Russia because of his war against China and
03:46I co-author the protections against Russia for its war against Russia. The law, co-authorship of the whole, the law.
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