- Deal to Be Financed by Canada, Germany, Norway and EU Support Loan, With No US Funding Involved
WASHINGTON: The US State Department has approved a potential sale of 500 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) missiles and associated equipment to Ukraine, in a deal estimated to be worth approximately $2.1 billion.
According to a statement published on the State Department’s official website, the proposed arms sale will be financed entirely through contributions from Canada, Germany and Norway, together with funding from the European Union’s Ukraine Support Loan. No US government funds will be used to finance the transaction.
Strengthening Ukraine’s Air Defence Capabilities
The proposed package is intended to strengthen Ukraine’s air and missile defence capabilities by providing advanced Patriot interceptor missiles and related equipment.
The State Department said the sale would advance US foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the security of a partner country that contributes to political and economic stability in Europe.
The PAC-3 MSE is an advanced interceptor designed to counter a range of aerial and ballistic missile threats, making it a significant component of modern integrated air and missile defence systems.
Lockheed Martin Named Principal Contractor
US defence manufacturer Lockheed Martin will serve as the principal contractor for the proposed transaction.
The State Department clarified that the deal would not require the deployment of additional US government or contractor representatives to Ukraine. It also stated that the proposed sale would not adversely affect US defence readiness.
No offset agreements have been proposed at this stage.
European Partners to Finance Military Assistance
The financing arrangement highlights the continued involvement of European partners and NATO member countries in supporting Ukraine’s defence requirements.
By combining contributions from Canada, Germany and Norway with the European Union’s Ukraine Support Loan, the proposed transaction is structured to provide Ukraine with additional advanced military capabilities without drawing on US government funding.
The proposed sale remains subject to the applicable arms transfer procedures and implementation arrangements.
BY: The Times Union
