Ukraine has received about a dozen American-built Himars multiple rocket launchers and has used them to strike Russian ammunition depots. The Olympian / AP
Ukraine has received about a dozen American-built Himars multiple rocket launchers and has used them to strike Russian ammunition depots. The Olympian / AP
Ukraine is asking western allies to provide it with German Leopard 2 tanks in its war with Russia. EPA
Ukraine is asking western allies to provide it with German Leopard 2 tanks in its war with Russia. EPA
Staring down the barrel of a Leopard 2 tank, pictured in Estonia. AP
Staring down the barrel of a Leopard 2 tank, pictured in Estonia. AP
Kyiv is keen to acquire Leopard 2 tanks because they are among Europe's best and widely used, meaning spare parts and ammunition can be easily sourced. AFP
Kyiv is keen to acquire Leopard 2 tanks because they are among Europe's best and widely used, meaning spare parts and ammunition can be easily sourced. AFP
The Polish government in January 2023 signed a deal to buy 116 Abrams tanks from the US. AFP
The Polish government in January 2023 signed a deal to buy 116 Abrams tanks from the US. AFP
Ukraine would also like to have Abrams battle tanks, although they require more crew training and specialised fuel. EPA
Ukraine would also like to have Abrams battle tanks, although they require more crew training and specialised fuel. EPA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on his western allies to speed up military support for his country. AFP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on his western allies to speed up military support for his country. AFP
British soldiers pictured with a Challenger 2 battle tank in Estonia. The UK is set to give Ukraine 14 Challengers. EPA
British soldiers pictured with a Challenger 2 battle tank in Estonia. The UK is set to give Ukraine 14 Challengers. EPA
Britain is also offering Kyiv AS-90 self-propelled guns. EPA
Britain is also offering Kyiv AS-90 self-propelled guns. EPA
These would be part of a package including further armoured vehicles and 600 Brimstone missiles. AP
These would be part of a package including further armoured vehicles and 600 Brimstone missiles. AP

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US set to sell Poland $10bn of rocket launchers and ammunition

US has sought to strengthen defences in Nato countries such as Poland against possible Russian aggression

Bloomberg

February 07, 2023

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The US plans to sell Poland about $10 billion in weapons including a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (Himars) and ammunition for the highly accurate mobile launchers, officials said.

The package will also include the ATACMS long-range missile system and the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, the officials said.

The officials said Congress has been notified of the proposed deal under the Foreign Military Sales program.

The US has sought to bolster the ability of Nato countries such as Poland to defend themselves against possible Russian aggression.

That assistance has increased since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago.

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Poland has been a strong supporter of Ukraine, including successfully pressing Berlin for permission to send German-made Leopard 2 tanks to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s forces.

The latest Himars equipment is in addition to launchers bought from the US in 2019, which have yet to be delivered. Warsaw also has sought rocket launchers from South Korea.

Washington in December approved the sale of up to 116 Abrams tanks and related equipment to Poland, which is providing key equipment to Ukraine and bolstering its own military.

US soldiers practise firing FIM-92 Stinger missiles. Photo: US Army
US soldiers practise firing FIM-92 Stinger missiles. Photo: US Army
A Mexican soldier with a Russian-made SA-18 anti-aircraft missile launcher in 2011. AFP
A Mexican soldier with a Russian-made SA-18 anti-aircraft missile launcher in 2011. AFP
A Ukrainian soldier takes part in an exercise using NLAW anti-aircraft missiles close to the city of Lviv. The UK has delivered 2,000 NLAWs to Ukraine. AP
A Ukrainian soldier takes part in an exercise using NLAW anti-aircraft missiles close to the city of Lviv. The UK has delivered 2,000 NLAWs to Ukraine. AP
Undated handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) of a Starstreak HVM (High Velocity Missile) surface-to-air missile system on display.
Undated handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) of a Starstreak HVM (High Velocity Missile) surface-to-air missile system on display.
Soldiers in Ukraine launch US Javelin missiles during a military exercise. AP
Soldiers in Ukraine launch US Javelin missiles during a military exercise. AP
German troops hold Panzerfaust 3 anti-tank weapons in a demonstration in Munster. Getty Images
German troops hold Panzerfaust 3 anti-tank weapons in a demonstration in Munster. Getty Images
A US Marine fires a M72 light anti-armour weapon during an exercise in Camp Fuji, Japan. Alamy
A US Marine fires a M72 light anti-armour weapon during an exercise in Camp Fuji, Japan. Alamy
A Hezbollah militant aiming a Kornet anti-tank guided missile in southern Lebanon. AFP
A Hezbollah militant aiming a Kornet anti-tank guided missile in southern Lebanon. AFP
Ukrainian soldiers with Stugna-P anti-tank weapons during a military exhibition in 2018. Getty Images
Ukrainian soldiers with Stugna-P anti-tank weapons during a military exhibition in 2018. Getty Images
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