Trump Administration Approves a Series of Arms Deals for Ukraine Totaling $652 Million
The State Department has approved a series of potential arms deals for Ukraine totaling $652 million as the Trump administration continues to take steps to fuel the proxy war with Russia.
The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on Wednesday that two potential Foreign Military Sales were approved: one worth $150 million for Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, maintenance, repair, and related equipment, and another sale worth $172 million for a Hawk Phase III surface-to-air missile system and related equipment.
The following day, the DSCA announced two additional arms sales for Ukraine, including a $150 million deal for the maintenance and refurbishment of M109 Self-Propelled Howitzers. The DSCA also announced a $180 million sale for the sustainment of US-provided air defense equipment.
