The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $179.1 million Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine for sustainment of its Patriot air defense systems, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on Friday. Congress has been notified of the certification.
The package includes classified and unclassified spare parts, software and updates, system modifications, test and communication equipment, integration services, repair and return, storage, tooling, field surveillance and engineering services, training, publications, and other program support.
Principal contractors for the potential sale are RTX Corporation in Arlington, Virginia, and Lockheed Martin in Bethesda, Maryland. Implementation will require approximately five U.S. Government and fifteen contractor representatives to support training and periodic meetings at the U.S. European Command.
The DSCA said the sale would strengthen Ukraine’s ability to conduct self-defence and regional security operations, helping it meet current and future threats. The equipment is fully compatible with Ukraine’s armed forces, and the sale is not expected to alter the basic military balance in the region.
“The proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” the DSCA said.
The agency noted that the listed cost represents the highest estimated dollar value; the final figure may vary depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed agreements. There are currently no offset agreements proposed in connection with this sale.
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