The US approves a sale of the Hawk missile system to Ukraine worth 127 million euros

April 10 () –

The United States Department of State has approved this Tuesday a possible sale of several units of the 'Hawk Phase III' missile system to Ukraine for a value of 138 million dollars (about 127 million euros) to support its “urgent need” for increase its defense capacity against missile attacks by the Russian Army.

“Ukraine urgently needs to increase its capabilities to defend itself against Russian missile attacks and the air capabilities of Russian forces. The maintenance and sustainment of the Hawk missile system will improve Ukraine's ability to defend its people and protect critical national infrastructure “reads a statement from the State Department.

In addition, it has already sent its notification to the US Congress with the details of the sale, which includes services related to the maintenance of the missile system, including engineering and integration for communications and interoperability, reconditioning and review of the fire unit system. defense equipment, missile recertification components, tool kits, test equipment, support equipment, technical documentation, spare parts, training and technical support.

The Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has justified the decision by the “emergency that requires immediate sale”, so it will not be necessary to comply with Congressional review requirements regarding the export of weapons.

“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by enhancing the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” the State Department added.

The main contracting companies will be 'RTX Corporation' and 'PROJECTXYZ', and the equipment will be supplied from a combination of US Army stocks, donations from countries, commercial products available on the market and newly produced items.