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📍 Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has approved a series of major defense and communications sales to Ukraine totaling approximately $1.15 billion, as part of ongoing efforts to bolster Kyiv’s military capabilities and infrastructure resilience.
The largest component of the package includes a proposed $825 million sale of up to 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) missiles and associated navigation modules. The deal also covers missile containers, mission-planning systems, spare parts, and training support.
In a separate approval, the U.S. authorized a $179.1 million sale for the sustainment of Ukraine’s Patriot air defense systems. This includes spare parts, software updates, contractor training, and logistics support. The systems have played a critical role in defending Ukrainian cities against Russian missile attacks.
Additionally, a $150 million package was approved for satellite communications services and equipment, widely understood to involve SpaceX’s Starlink terminals. These systems have been vital for battlefield coordination, emergency services, and maintaining internet access during infrastructure disruptions.
The sales are part of a broader initiative involving U.S. and NATO allies to support Ukraine through the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), with funding contributions from countries including Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway.
Congressional review is pending before the transactions are finalized. No timeline has been confirmed for delivery.
