U.S. Bolsters Ukraine's Defense with Co-Production of Weapons and Increased Security Assistance
A coalition of allies has guided $80 billion in security assistance, while U.S. companies are being helped to access Ukrainian markets.
- U.S. and Ukrainian officials have signed a statement of intent on exploring the co-production of critical weapons and prioritizing technical and data exchange to address the urgent needs of Ukraine's armed forces.
- The Ukraine Defense Contact Group, a coalition of close to 50 allies, has guided nearly $80 billion in combined security assistance since Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced a 52nd drawdown of equipment and services from U.S. stocks, including additional munitions for Ukraine's defense.
- A newly announced Ukraine Deal Team, comprising representatives from the Defense, Commerce and State departments, is focused on helping U.S. companies access Ukrainian markets.
- The U.S. has committed more than $44.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.