Russia Ukraine War | Pentagon’s New $1 Billion Weapons Package to Include Howitzers & HIMARS Rounds

Video Above: Pentagon Sends Critical MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket Systems to Ukraine

By Kris Osborn – President & Editor-In-Chief, Warrior Maven

The Pentagon has announced a new $1 billion weapons support package for Ukraine to counter Russian advances in Donbas and strengthen international resolve to sustain and even intensify efforts to arm Ukrainian defenses with the weapons they need.

Despite Ukraine’s initial success repelling Russian invaders, which was quite substantial, many expressed concern that a protracted conflict might favor the Russian given the sheer size of their force and available firepower.

Unless, a vigorous international effort to help Ukraine not only continues but intensifies in coming weeks and months, according to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, speaking in Brussels, Belgium at NATO headquarters.

“Since Russia’s invasion on the 24th of February, more than 45 allies and partners from around the world have rushed security assistance of their own to help Ukraine defend itself,” Austin said.

Howitzer and HIMARS

Following the thousands of Javelin anti-tank missiles, artillery systems and rounds of 155mm ammunition, what do the Ukrainians need? It is a question fully embraced by the international community and the Pentagon, which just announced its latest aid package will include 18-more 155mm Howitzers, 36,000 rounds of ammo and additional rounds for critically needed High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS).