Dod: U.S. State Department approves $185 million arms sale to Ukraine
Sputnik, Washington, February 7 - The U.S. Department of Defense announced on February 6 that the U.S. State Department has approved a potential transaction to supply military equipment parts worth about $185 million to Ukraine.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency of the Pentagon stated in a notice: "The State Department has decided to approve the sale of Category IX components and related equipment to the Ukrainian government, estimated at $185 million."
In the announcement regarding the $185 million agreed-upon military contract, it was written: "Supplying these components can directly improve the efficiency of combat operations by enhancing readiness, improving logistics, and reducing financial costs through faster and more reliable repair cycles."
The Pentagon also emphasized that this transaction will not affect the regional military balance, and the relevant components are used for transportation, weapon systems, and supporting logistics elements and programs.
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