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The United States has approved a new weapons package for Ukraine that includes precision-guidance kits designed to turn conventional aerial bombs into more accurate strike weapons.
The approval comes as Washington continues military cooperation with Kyiv despite uncertainty surrounding future U.S. assistance under President Donald Trump’s administration, reports Ukrinform.
Precision systems
According to a statement released by the U.S. State Department, the proposed package is valued at approximately $373.6 million.
The deal includes Joint Direct Attack Munition–Extended Range systems, commonly known as JDAM-ER kits, which can convert unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions.
Ukraine requested the purchase of 1,200 KMU-572 JDAM kits and 332 KMU-556 JDAM kits, the statement said.
The package also contains fuze systems, spare parts, software, technical documentation, transportation services, logistics assistance, and other related equipment.
Support for Kyiv
In its announcement, the State Department said the transfer would strengthen a partner nation considered important to stability and security in Europe.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” the statement said.
Boeing Company was identified as the main contractor for the proposed sale.
The approval reflects continued U.S. backing for Ukraine’s defence capabilities as Kyiv seeks additional long-range and precision-strike systems for use against Russian forces.
Budget questions
The announcement comes amid debate in Washington over the future scale of military assistance to Ukraine.
As previously reported by Ukrinform, the Trump administration’s proposed U.S. defence budget for 2027 does not include direct military aid for Kyiv.
At the same time, Trump has repeatedly stated that the United States continues to sell weapons to NATO members, with some of those systems later transferred onward to Ukraine.
Sources: Ukrinform, U.S. State Department
