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The U.S. will be sending Ukraine four additional High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) in another security assistance package to be announced later this week, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday.

In opening remarks at a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Austin said the incoming package will be the 16th drawdown of weapons from the Pentagon's inventory since August 2021.

The HIMARS' usefulness: The U.S. first sent HIMARS around early June to allow the Ukrainians to more precisely strike targets from greater distances inside Ukraine. Both U.S. and Ukrainian officials have touted their effectiveness on the battlefield.

Speaking to reporters later on Wednesday, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley said that more than 200 Ukrainians have been trained on the systems.

The systems in the upcoming package would bring the number of launchers the U.S. has sent to 16. The U.S. has sent 12 thus far, most recently sending four in a $400 million assistance package announced on July 8.

Other countries stepping up: In his remarks, Austin touted other countries that have stepped up their support for Ukraine, such as the United Kingdom sending its own MLRS systems and Poland agreeing to transfer three battalions of 155mm self-propelled howitzers.

The Pentagon chief also thanked Norway for working with the U.S. to transfer two National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, also known as Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems.


And send more missiles!
 
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The following is the de-classified version of a 2016 report provided by the GAO to the various Congressional committees involved in Defense decision making. It makes some very interesting points regarding keeping the A-10 in service.
 

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somewhere in Poland in the direction of Ukrainian border
 
As useful as the A-10 would be in this situation, there really isn't enough time to transfer an effective number of the aircraft to Ukraine, train their pilots and ground crews plus build up stocks of maintenance parts and supplies.

I will admit that it would be satisfying to see it in action against the adversary that it was originally intended to engage.
 
More on the A-10.
This sentence surprised me:
With regards to training demands, "thanks to prior military exchange programs, Ukraine already has a small number of pilots trained to fly the A-10,"
www.thedrive.com

Giving A-10 Warthogs To Ukraine Isn't Off The Table

Top U.S. Air Force officials have left the door open to the possibility of transferring some of the iconic Warthogs to Ukraine.
www.thedrive.com www.thedrive.com
 
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