Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced approximately $1.1 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative ( USAI). This USAI package underscores the United States’ commitment to continue supporting Ukraine over the long term. It represents a multi-year investment in critical capabilities to build the enduring strength of the Ukrainian Armed Forces as they continue to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty and territory from Russian aggression.
Unlike the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), which the DoD has continued to leverage to deliver equipment to Ukraine from DoD inventory at historic rates, the USAI is an authority under which the United States United are acquiring capabilities from industry. This announcement represents the start of a procurement process aimed at providing additional priority capacity to Ukraine in the medium to long term.
Capabilities include:
- 18 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and associated munitions;
- 150 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Armored Vehicles (HMMWV);
- 150 tactical vehicles to tow weapons;
- 40 trucks and 80 trailers for transporting heavy equipment;
- Two radars for unmanned aerial systems;
- 20 multi-mission radars;
- Counter-unmanned aerial systems;
- Secure tactical communication systems, surveillance and optical systems;
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Equipment;
- bulletproof vests and other field equipment;
- Funding for training, maintenance and sustainment.
In total, the United States has now committed approximately $16.9 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since January 2021. Since 2014, the United States has committed approximately $19 billion in security assistance. security to Ukraine, more than $16.2 billion since the start of Russia’s unprovoked and brutal invasion. February 24.
Through PDA and USAI, the DoD continues to work with Ukraine to meet its immediate and longer-term security assistance needs. With our allies and partners, our unified efforts will help Ukraine continue to succeed today while building the enduring strength of Ukrainian forces to ensure the continued freedom and independence of the Ukrainian people.