The State Department has greenlit the sale of Starlink satellite communication services and Patriot air defense system support to Ukraine, paving the way for deals worth nearly $330 million in total.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the approvals for the potential sales on Aug. 29.
With the Starlink package, valued at $150 million, Ukraine would receive U.S. government and contractor support for engineering, technical, and logistics services, as well as other program-related assistance.
Ukraine first gained access to Starlink terminals in February 2022, shortly after its longtime conflict with Russia escalated into a full-scale war. The system has since become deeply integrated into Ukraine’s battlefield communications, including the control of drones….