US Defense Secretary Announces New Military Aid Package to Ukraine

The package ‘will provide more air defense interceptors, anti-tank weapons, and other critical munitions,’ Mr. Austin said.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin attends the 21st Shangri-La defense dialogue summit in Singapore on June 1, 2024. NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on July 2 that the United States will provide $2.3 billion more in military assistance to Ukraine, which includes missile systems, anti-tank weapons, and more munitions.

“Make no mistake, Ukraine is not alone, and the United States will never waver in our support,” Mr. Austin said during a news conference at the Pentagon as he met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.