And the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides long-term funding for future weapons contracts, is also out of money
Smoke billows from the Novocherkassk landing ship after a Ukrainian attack. Pic/AP
The US on Wednesday announced what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.
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The weapons, worth up to $250 million, include an array of air munitions and other missiles, artillery, anti-armor systems, ammunition, demolition and medical equipment and parts. The aid, provided through the Presidential Drawdown Authority, will be pulled from Pentagon stockpiles.
In a statement, Marine Lt. Col. Garron Garn, a Pentagon spokesman said there is no more funding to replace the weapons taken from department stocks. And the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides long-term funding for future weapons contracts, is also out of money.
As a result, Garn said Wednesday, “Without the supplemental funding, there will be a shortfall in replenishing US military stocks, affecting American military readiness.” President Joe Biden is urging Congress to pass a $110 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs.
$110 BN
Aid package that Biden wants passed
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