The US is reportedly set to supply Ukraine with M982 Excalibur ammunition. “These precision guided munitions will aid Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia, which is focused on targeting ammunition depots and military installations,” foreign affairs expert Samuel Ramani tweeted. “Scan Eagle surveillance drones, which the US also provides, will enhance their impact.” Ramani tweeted about the development on Sunday, responding to a tweet by The Kyiv Independent. The Ukrainian news outlet appeared to draw on Politico’s report, tweeting: “A source close to discussions of the latest military aid package shared with Politico that M982 Excalibur rounds, which travel up to 70 kilometers, will be sent to Ukraine “some moment the future.’” ALLEGED RUSSIAN KREMLIN SPIES AND UKRAINE ARRESTED AT ALBANIA BASE AFTER CHEMICAL GUARDS INCIDENT US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin looks on during the 15th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CDMA) in Brasilia, Brazil on July 26, 2022. (Mateus Bonomi/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Politico reported Friday that the Biden administration approved $775 million in additional security aid to Ukraine, which will include new drones, armored vehicles and artillery, as the United States expects Kyiv to see heavy fighting on the ground in the coming weeks. “For the first time, the U.S. is sending 15 ScanEagle surveillance drones to help the Ukrainians detect and correct the precision artillery and rocket strikes that have hit Russian forces, impeding their progress,” according to Politico. “The small drones can be moved around the battlefield relatively easily and would be invaluable in the expected push to retake the city of Kherson in the south.” Ahead of the Defense Department’s official announcement, a source told Politico that the U.S. also plans to send “Excalibur guided artillery munitions in an upcoming installment at some point in the future.” Latvian President Egils Levits, second left, and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, right, sit down for talks during a visit to Riga, Latvia, on August 10, 2022. (GINTS IVUSKANS/AFP via Getty Images) “These weapons were not included in this round,” according to the report. “The rounds would give the Ukrainians new precision weapons with which to target Russian dug-in positions and command posts.” With the new weapons package included, the U.S. has committed about $10.6 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of the Biden administration, according to the Defense Department. Since 2014, the US has committed more than $12.6 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “As President Biden has made clear, we will support Ukraine as it defends its democracy for as long as necessary,” the Defense Department said in a statement. “The United States will continue to work with its Allies and partners to provide Ukraine with essential capabilities to meet Ukraine’s evolving battlefield requirements.” Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on Twitter: @danimwallace.
title: “Us To Supply Ukraine With M982 Excalibur Ammunition As Part Of Admin Biden S New 775 Million Arms Package Report " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-23” author: “Jamie Taylor”
“These precision guided munitions will aid Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia, which is focused on targeting ammunition depots and military installations,” foreign affairs expert Samuel Ramani tweeted. “Scan Eagle surveillance drones, which the US also provides, will enhance their impact.” Ramani tweeted about the development on Sunday, responding to a tweet by The Kyiv Independent. The Ukrainian news outlet appeared to draw on Politico’s report, tweeting: “A source close to discussions of the latest military aid package shared with Politico that M982 Excalibur rounds, which travel up to 70 kilometers, will be sent to Ukraine “some moment the future.’” ALLEGED RUSSIAN KREMLIN SPIES AND UKRAINE ARRESTED AT ALBANIA BASE AFTER CHEMICAL GUARDS INCIDENT US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin watches during the 15th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CDMA) in Brasilia, Brazil on July 26, 2022. Mateus Bonomi/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Politico reported Friday that the Biden administration approved $775 million in additional security aid to Ukraine, which will include new drones, armored vehicles and artillery, as the United States expects Kyiv to see heavy fighting on the ground in the coming weeks. “For the first time, the U.S. is sending 15 ScanEagle surveillance drones to help the Ukrainians detect and correct the precision artillery and rocket strikes that have hit Russian forces, impeding their progress,” according to Politico. “The small drones can be moved around the battlefield relatively easily and would be invaluable in the expected push to retake the city of Kherson in the south.” Ahead of the Defense Department’s official announcement, a source told Politico that the U.S. also plans to send “Excalibur guided artillery munitions in an upcoming installment at some point in the future.” Latvian President Egils Levits, second left, and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, right, sit down for talks during a visit to Riga, Latvia, on August 10, 2022. GINTS IVUSKANS/AFP via Getty Images “These weapons were not included in this round,” according to the report. “The rounds would give the Ukrainians new precision weapons with which to target Russian dug-in positions and command posts.” With the new weapons package included, the U.S. has committed about $10.6 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of the Biden administration, according to the Defense Department. Since 2014, the US has committed more than $12.6 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. “As President Biden has made clear, we will support Ukraine as it defends its democracy for as long as necessary,” the Defense Department said in a statement. “The United States will continue to work with its Allies and partners to provide Ukraine with essential capabilities to meet Ukraine’s evolving battlefield requirements.”
