Overview
- The State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale valued at up to $105 million and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress, with officials saying the step does not affect U.S. readiness or the regional balance.
- Ukraine requested sustainment support that includes upgrading M901 launchers to the M903 configuration, spare parts, training, logistics, and ground support equipment lists.
- The M903 launcher configuration enables broader Patriot missile compatibility, including PAC-3 MSE interceptors, enhancing operational flexibility for existing batteries.
- RTX and Lockheed Martin are named as the principal contractors for the potential package.
- Implementation would assign about five U.S. government personnel and fifteen contractors to the European Combatant Command for up to one month to support training and meetings, and the stated cost reflects a maximum estimate that could be lower once finalized.