WorldPolitics19 Sept

U.S. clears potential $2.7 billion defense sale to Ukraine

The State Department approved a potential $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air defense upgrades, with financing from European contributions and U.S. Foreign Military Financing, according to a congressional notification.

The U.S. State Department approved a potential $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air defense development upgrades and related equipment and services, according to a congressional notification issued late on Friday, September 18, 2026.

If the purchase is concluded, Ukraine would finance it using a combination of European contributions and U.S. Foreign Military Financing appropriated during former President Joe Biden's administration, the State Department said.

FMF provides grant assistance that enables countries to buy weapons and defense equipment produced in the United States.

The State Department said the FMF would be counted as a U.S. capital contribution to the Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund through a 1:1 reimbursement.

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