(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Washington, May 25 (Petra) -- The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of a $285 million sale of a NASAMS air defense system and related equipment to Ukraine.
"Ukraine has an urgent need to increase its capabilities to defend against Russian missile strikes and aircraft," the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement. "Acquiring and effectively deploying this capability will enhance Ukraine's ability to defend its people and protect critical national infrastructure."
The agency also said the sale will support US foreign policy national security goals by "improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe."
The sale would not require any additional US government employees or contractors to be assigned to Ukraine, the statement added.
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