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The United States is preparing to announce an additional $2 billion aid package to Ukraine that includes longer-range weapons.

For the first time, the United States is preparing $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine that is expected to include longer-range missiles and other munitions and weapons, Reuters reported, citing two U.S. officials.

While the aid is expected to be announced this week, officials said the aid package includes support equipment for Patriot air defense systems, precision-guided munitions and Javelin anti-tank weapons.

Part of the package, expected to be worth $1,725 ​​billion, will come from a fund known as the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), which allows President Joe Biden’s administration to buy weapons from industry rather than American stockpiles. the official said.

USAI funds will be used to procure a new weapon called the Land-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) manufactured by Boeing with a range of 150 kilometers. The United States had previously rejected Ukrainian demands for an ATACMS missile with a range of 297 kilometers.

One official said USAI funds would also be used for additional HAWK air defense system components, anti-drone systems, counter artillery and air surveillance radars, communications equipment, PUMA drones, and spare parts for core systems such as the Patriot and Bradley.

He also added that there is a significant amount of medical equipment donated by another ally, enough to equip three field hospitals.

Although the White House declined to comment on the matter, the Reuters news agency indicated that the content and size of the aid packages are subject to change until they are signed by the president.

Since the Russian invasion in February 2022, the United States has sent about $27.2 billion worth of security assistance to Ukraine.

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