On July 14, 2025, it was reported that Washington is preparing to transfer a package of advanced weaponry — including medium-range air-to-air missiles, howitzers, and ammunition — to NATO allies, who will then deliver it to Ukraine. The initiative, agreed upon during the NATO summit in The Hague this past June, marks a new phase of coordinated international military support.
The package includes AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles, used by F-16 fighter jets already operated by Ukraine, and short-range AIM-9 Sidewinders for close aerial combat. Ukraine will also receive 155mm howitzers, likely the M777 model, along with compatible precision-guided shells.
According to U.S. officials, European partners will finance these deliveries, allowing the burden to be shared and the process accelerated. Countries such as Germany, Norway, Poland, and Denmark have already confirmed their willingness to participate in the funding.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized that the assistance goes beyond individual systems, encompassing a broad range of support — from Patriot air defense batteries to ammunition for HIMARS rocket systems. Reuters reports the total value of the package could exceed $2 billion.
Officials in Moscow have once again criticized such arms transfers, claiming they undermine prospects for a peaceful settlement. Negotiations held earlier in Istanbul remain stalled, with Kyiv insisting on the restoration of its territorial integrity, while Moscow demands recognition of control over disputed regions.
Amid dwindling U.S. stockpiles of artillery shells, shifting procurement responsibilities to European partners appears to be a pragmatic move — one that ensures sustained support for Ukraine without compromising the defense readiness of the supplying nations.
