Key points
- Sale covers 3,350 ERAM missiles, 3,350 GPS units and other accessories
- State Department notifies US Congress
- US Congress to give final approval
ISLAMABAD: The Trump administration has approved a $825 million arms sale to Ukraine that will include extended-range missiles and related equipment to boost its defensive capabilities.
The State Department announced Thursday that it had notified Congress of the sale of extended-range attack munition missiles and navigation systems for Ukraine.
The sale will cover 3,350 ERAM missiles, 3,350 GPS units, along with components, spare parts and other accessories, as well as training and technical support, according to the AP.
JUST NOW!! Ukraine set for $825m U.S. military sale of air-delivered munitions, State Dept approves
Proposed deal includes thousands of Extended Range Attack Munitions to boost Kyiv’s defense capabilities against Russian aggression 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/XE4hfti2gV
— Alex Raufoglu (@ralakbar) August 28, 2025
Kyiv will make the purchase with funding from Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway and a loan guarantee from the United States, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement.
Current and future threats
“This proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s capability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions,” DSCA said.
And it “will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” the agency added.
Notification to US Congress
The State Department approved the possible sale of the missiles to Ukraine and the DSCA provided the required notification to the US Congress, which still needs to sign off on the transaction.
Under former president Joe Biden, Washington committed to providing more than $65 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, but his successor Donald Trump — long sceptical of assistance for Kyiv — has instead pushed for Europe to play a greater role in funding further military aid.
