The Biden administration is planning to send Ukraine advanced electronic equipment that converts unguided aerial munitions into “smart bombs” that can target Russian military positions with a high degree of accuracy, according to senior U.S. officials.
The Biden administration is planning to send Ukraine advanced electronic equipment that converts unguided aerial munitions into “smart bombs” that can target Russian military positions with a high degree of accuracy, according to senior U.S. officials familiar with the matter.The kits incorporate global positioning devices for precision and can be bolted onto a variety of weapons,
It was not immediately clear whether President Biden or any of his top national security advisers have approved the proposed JDAMs’ transfer to Ukraine. Those familiar with matter, The Ukrainian Air Force relies primarily on aging Soviet-era MiG jets, and the Pentagon has sought ways to upgrade them rather than provide newer Western aircraft that would require its pilots and maintainer units to undertake complicated new training.The Biden administration has previously equipped Ukraine with other advanced weaponry, including air-launched high-speed, antiradiation missiles, or HARMs, to enhance Ukraine’s ability to carry out airstrikes.
Ukrainian leaders have pleaded for help bolstering their air defenses as Russia has carried out a relentless assault on the country’s electrical grid, disabling heat for much of the population as the winter cold arrives. Delivery of a Patriot, which relies on radars and long-range missiles to intercept incoming threats, would fulfill one of Ukraine’s biggest and most frequent requests of Washington.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ukraine live briefing: U.S. sends power supplies to Ukraine; Washington to discuss Whelan with MoscowA U.S. shipment of power equipment worth $13 million was on its way to Ukraine on Tuesday, with a handover expected in Poland. Meanwhile, U.S. officials will engage with Russia this week on efforts to free Paul Whelan. Follow our live coverage.
Read more »
Ukraine official says American citizen Suedi Murekezi released in Ukraine-Russia prisoner swapMurekezi was reportedly arrested in June in the city of Kherson on charges of “inciting ethnic hatred” for protesting against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Read more »
Ukraine claims attack on key bridge outside Putin's annexed territoryUkrainian authorities boasted about the attack on the strategic bridge, which Russian troops used to transport weapons into southern Ukraine.
Read more »
Ukraine says it shot down Russian drones in pre-dawn attack on KyivUkraine says it shot down 13 Russian drones that targeted Kyiv and the surrounding region before dawn Wednesday, adding that damage was limited and no casualties were reported.
Read more »
Ukraine downs swarm of attack drones over Kyiv'The terrorists started this morning with 13 Shaheds,' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, referring to the Iran-made weapons. 'According to the preliminary information, all 13 were shot down by our Ukrainian air defense systems.'
Read more »
Ukraine says it shot down Russian drones in pre-dawn attack on KyivUkraine says it shot down 13 Russian drones that targeted the capital Kyiv and the surrounding region before dawn Wednesday, adding that damage was limited and no casualties were reported.
Read more »