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Pentagon announces $2 billion Ukraine air defense package -statement

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Pentagon announced a $2 billion Ukraine aid package on Friday that it said includes critical air defense and ammunition capabilities.

The package includes HAWK air defense systems and missiles, 105mm and 203mm artillery rounds, Puma unmanned aerial systems, laser-guided rocket system munitions and support for training and maintenance, the Defense Department said in a statement.

(Reporting by Patricia Zengerle and Doina Chiacu; editing by Rami Ayyub)

Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibilty for its content.

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