US approves sale of equipment for Hawk systems to Ukraine for $108 million
The US State Department on May 21 approved the possible sale to Ukraine of equipment for MIM-23 Hawk anti-aircraft missile systems totaling approximately $108.1 million.
As stated in the message from the American side, the deal involves the supply of various spare parts for Hawk missile systems, as well as repair and maintenance services for the equipment. In addition, the package includes engineering, technical and logistics services necessary for the operation of the complexes.
The main contractor for the project will be Sierra Nevada Corporation, located in the state of Colorado. At the same time, the timing of equipment deliveries and the start of contract performance have not yet been specified.
The State Department emphasized that the proposed deal will not have a negative impact on the combat readiness of the US armed forces and is consistent with Washington's foreign policy interests.
Ukraine continues to receive weapons from the US under the PURL program — a NATO initiative that involves the purchase of American weapons for Kyiv using funding from European countries.
Earlier, the Financial Times reported that against the backdrop of the escalation of the situation in the Middle East, the US warned European allies about possible delays in arms deliveries, including ammunition used by the Ukrainian army.
Despite this, the office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on May 19 that arms deliveries under the PURL program continue in the normal mode.
