US Department of State approves sale of M777 howitzer equipment to Ukraine
That is according to a news release issued by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Ukrinform reports.
DSCA delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
According to the statement, the Government of Ukraine has requested to buy equipment; repair services; and long-term sustainment support for M777 howitzers. The first contract will include technical assistance; training; publications; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $104 million.
The principal contractor will be BAE Systems.
The second contract, worth $99.5 million, covers transportation and logistics services. The transportation and cargo consolidation contractor will be selected from among approved U.S. suppliers.
On August 5, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden confirmed they will jointly fund a $500 million package of equipment and ammunition for Ukraine sourced from the United States under the new NATO Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.
Earlier, the Dutch defense minister announced that the Netherlands would be the first NATO member to provide a $500 million package of American weapons systems, including Patriot system components and missiles.
The PURL initiative is a new mechanism focused on supplying Ukraine with weaponry based on a list of its most urgent needs. It enables NATO member states to finance the delivery of U.S. arms and technologies through voluntary contributions.
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