The U.S. Department of Defense has announced additional immediate assistance to Ukraine for combat needs worth $125 million and long-term assistance to strengthen air defense worth $300 million.
Source. This is stated in the press release of the US Department of Defense, posted on the official website on Friday evening
"Today, the Department of Defense announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This includes up to $125 million in assistance from Defense Department stockpiles to meet Ukraine's combat needs, as well as $300 million in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds to strengthen Ukraine's air defense over the long term," the statement said.
Background. The day before, Reuters reported that a new package of US aid to Ukraine may include anti-drone equipment. However, it became known that the package would not include long-range ATACMS missiles.