U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense William LaPalante said the Pentagon has awarded $1.2 billion worth of contracts to offset arms and ammunition supplies to Ukraine from its arsenals.

In a statement, he explained: “Approximately $1.2 billion worth of contracts are being implemented to renew US military stocks, with $352 million allocated for the purchase of Javelin missiles, $624 million for Stinger missiles, and $33 million for HIMARS systems. ”, noting that “orders have been given for the production of new weapons.” Ukraine has as many, including 155mm artillery shells, drones, radars and “tactical vehicles”.

In turn, the Politico newspaper, citing representatives of the US military-industrial complex, reported that “the restoration of arsenals could take several years,” adding: “The shortage of personnel could have serious consequences for the ability of the allies to help Ukraine and delay the replenishment of their forces in the event of a new conflict.”