US approves $825 million potential missile sale to Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine valued at an estimated $825 million, encompassing air-delivered munitions and related support equipment.

The Defence Security Cooperation Agency has submitted the required certification to Congress, Caliber.Az reports.

Under the proposed sale, Ukraine may acquire up to 3,350 Extended Range Attack Missiles (ERAM) and an equal number of Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI) with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM), supporting Y-Code or M-Code operations.

Additional items would include missile containers, stoker pylons, spare parts, repair and return support, mission planning systems, classified and unclassified software, technical documentation, personnel training, and logistical support.

According to the State Department, the sale aims to strengthen a key European partner’s security and support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. It is expected to enhance Ukraine’s capacity to conduct self-defence and regional security missions, without altering the basic military balance in the region.

Funding for the purchase will come from Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and U.S. Foreign Military Financing. The ERAM system exemplifies collaboration with NATO allies to deliver a capable and scalable solution on an accelerated timeline.

Zone 5 Technologies and CoAspire are named as the principal contractors. The U.S. Government currently reports no offset agreements tied to the potential sale. Implementation would not require additional U.S. personnel in Ukraine, and officials noted that the transaction would not affect U.S. defence readiness.

The estimated $825 million represents the maximum projected cost, with the final value dependent on Ukraine’s final requirements, budget authorisation, and any signed sales agreements.

By Aghakazim Guliyev