Department of Defense Announces New Security Assistance Package for Ukraine

Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced a significant new security assistance package aimed at addressing Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.

This latest announcement marks the sixty-fifth tranche of equipment provided to Ukraine from DoD inventories since August 2021, under the Biden Administration.

The new Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package is valued at approximately $250 million and includes a range of advanced capabilities to support Ukraine's ongoing efforts.

The package will provide essential resources such as air defense missiles, munitions for rocket systems and artillery, armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons. These additions are intended to bolster Ukraine's ability to meet its most pressing needs amid the ongoing conflict.

In response to questions regarding the policy on Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin provided the following statement: