The United States has supplied $65.9 billion in military aid to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February 2022; however, additional contributions are uncertain following US President Donald Trump’s directive to pause aid to Kyiv.
This stance shifted dramatically with Mr. Trump’s unexpected change in strategy regarding the conflict.
Below is an overview of the key military aid deliveries to Ukraine, based on a list shared by the State Department on January 20.
In response to the ongoing assaults from Russian forces, Washington supplied Kyiv with increasingly advanced air defense systems, including three Patriot surface-to-air missile batteries. European allies also contributed similar systems to Ukraine.
Additional defense systems listed included 12 NASAMS, HAWK systems, munitions, and over 3,000 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles.
To enhance their operational effectiveness, 21 air surveillance radars were provided, along with equipment that integrated Western launchers and missiles into Ukraine’s defense systems.
Since the conflict began in 2022, the US has dispatched missiles, mortars, and rocket launchers.
Missiles, Mortars
Washington supplied over 200 155mm howitzers along with three million artillery rounds, 72 105mm howitzers with a million rounds, and more than 700,000 mortars.
In total, more than 40 HIMARS rocket launchers, mounted on light armored vehicles, were sent, complete with the necessary ammunition.
Furthermore, Washington provided Ukraine with over 10,000 Javelins, anti-tank missiles that emerged as symbols of Ukrainian resilience during the initial stages of the invasion.
Additionally, over 120,000 other anti-vehicle weapons and 10,000 TOW anti-tank missiles were delivered.
For smaller-scale armaments, more than 500 million rounds of small arms ammunition and grenades were supplied to Ukrainian forces.
Tanks, Helicopters
Among the package were 20 Soviet-designed Mi-17 military helicopters (file photo).
Although the Pentagon has thus far declined to send its combat aircraft directly to Kyiv, the Biden administration did authorize the delivery of 20 Soviet-designed Mi-17 military helicopters, as well as various models of drones.
Finally, after considerable delays from the Biden administration, Washington began delivering a total of 31 Abrams tanks, the most advanced US heavy tanks, starting in January 2023. Alongside these, approximately 45 Soviet-designed T-72B tanks were also sent.
The State Department’s list further included 300 Bradley fighting vehicles, 1,300 armored personnel carriers, more than 5,000 Humvee military vehicles, and 300 armored ambulances.
Washington also supplied over 100 patrol boats, coastal defense systems, Claymore mines, satellite communication systems, night vision goggles, and more than 100,000 sets of body armor.
After January 20
The figures mentioned above are from January 20, during the last hours of the Biden administration.
Since Mr. Trump assumed office later that day, Washington has continued to deliver what a US defense official described as “essential munitions” approved by the prior administration, including anti-tank weapons and artillery rounds.
