Department of State approves potential $2.6 billion military air defense equipment sale to Ukraine

The U.S. State Department approved a potential $2.6 billion military air defense equipment sale to Ukraine on Friday, following renewed fighting after trilateral talks involving U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. In a congressional notification, the department said Ukraine requested S-300 Clone missiles, GAM-67 missiles, Range-Extended Air Defense Laser Guided Rocket missile systems, counter-drone radars, and related logistics and program support. The approval notes Ukraine would finance it using European contributions and U.S. Foreign Military Financing appropriated during the prior administration, with FMF counted as a 1:1 U.S. capital contribution to Ukraine’s reconstruction investment fund. The embassy in Kyiv said the package would strengthen Ukraine’s ability to face current and future threats.