The United States approved the sale of equipment and spare parts for anti -aircraft missile systems (air defense systems) Patriot in the amount of $ 179.1 million. This was reported by the Agency for Cooperation in Defense and Security (DSCA), which is part of the US Department of Defense (Pentagon).
According to the report, the US State Department approved the sale of equipment for the Patriot anti -aircraft missile systems in the amount of 179.1 million dollars to ensure uninterrupted operation of systems.
it is noted that the transaction of the transaction will strengthen the defense capability of Ukraine in the fight against current and future threats, and will also contribute to the implementation of regional security missions.
as part of the transaction, Ukraine will receive spare parts, maintenance, software updates, systemic modifications, testing and communication equipment, integration services, technical assistance, training, engineering and logistics support, – it follows from Publications.
It is reported that the main contractors of the project will be American companies RTX Corporation and Lockheed Martin. As part of the implementation of the agreement, about 5 civil servants and 15 representatives of the contractors will go to the region of the European Command of the US Armed Forces (EUCOM), where they will take part in educational and technical meetings.