The US Department of Defense (DoD) has confirmed a new presidential drawdown authorisation worth over $275m to provide more military capabilities to Ukraine.  

The approval for the 24th drawdown of equipment from DoD stocks includes more ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, 500 precision-guided 155mm artillery rounds, and 2,000 155mm rounds of Remote Anti-Armor Mine systems.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

Small arms with nearly 2.75 million rounds, 125 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, and over 1,300 anti-armour systems, including AT4 anti-tank weapons and shoulder-launched assault weapons, are also part of the aid package.

To enhance Ukraine’s communications capabilities, the US will deliver four satellite communication antennas.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd J Austin III said the government will supply two National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems to Ukraine next month.

He noted that the US is also coordinating with its allies, who have committed to deliver air defence systems to Ukraine.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

While Spain will ship HAWK air defence launchers, Germany has pledged to send IRIS-T air defence systems to the war-hit nation.

Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh said the US Army Pacific will activate its first combat training centre for the Indo-Pacific region in Hawaii.

Thousands of personnel from all US military services will be part of the first rotation at the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC).

Troops from Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines will also take part.

Singh said: “JPMRC increases combined training opportunities for regional allies and partners and produces significant cost savings, versus moving personnel and equipment to continental US training facilities.”

Army Technology Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Army Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact across the defence sector.

Excellence in Action
Virtualitics has clinched both the Innovation and Business Expansion awards for its Integrated Readiness Optimization (IRO) AI suite, transforming maintenance, sustainment and operational decision-making across the US DoD. Discover how explainable AI and predictive insights are redefining mission readiness, risk management and joint-force efficiency.

Discover the Impact