WASHINGTON: The United States State Department said on Thursday it had approved a possible $108.1 million sale of equipment and services to support Ukraine’s Hawk missile system.
According to a congressional notification, Ukraine requested erectable mast trailers, major modifications and maintenance support, spare parts, consumables, accessories, repair and return support, as well as US government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics services for FrankenSAM HAWK missile systems, reports Anadolu.
The State Department said the proposed sale supports US foreign policy and national security objectives by improving the security of Ukraine, which it described as a partner contributing to political and economic stability in Europe.
It added that the package would improve Ukraine’s ability to address current and future threats by strengthening its integrated air defence capabilities for self-defence and regional security missions.
The department also said Ukraine would have no difficulty integrating the equipment and services into its armed forces and that the proposed sale would not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor for the program is Sierra Nevada Corporation of Englewood, Colorado.
The State Department said the proposed sale would have no adverse impact on US defence readiness.
