The United States is planning near-weekly weapons shipments to Ukraine to use the remaining $7.1 billion in allocated funds before President Joe Biden’s term concludes, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh announced during a briefing on November 14.
“The president has made it clear that he intends to use the full authority Congress has allocated for Ukraine before leaving office,” Singh said.
She noted that the Pentagon is also replenishing its weapons stockpiles to ensure the country’s defense readiness remains strong.
When asked whether all planned deliveries would arrive before Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, Singh explained that timelines vary depending on the type of equipment.
“Some systems can be delivered to Ukraine in days or weeks, as we’ve seen before. However, others take longer due to logistical challenges or resource availability, which could mean weeks or even months. It’s also important to note that some USAID packages are designed to extend over several years,” she stated.
Singh added that U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently spoke with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. The discussion focused on identifying the capabilities Ukraine needs to maintain momentum against Russian forces and achieve success in strategic battles.
“This administration remains firmly committed to supporting Ukraine in its defense efforts,” Singh concluded.
Earlier, the Biden administration lifted restrictions on deploying U.S. military contractors to Ukraine. These contractors will now be able to provide critical maintenance and repair services for advanced systems like F-16 fighter jets and Patriot air defense systems, ensuring Ukraine’s forces remain operationally ready.
