ransomnote: I hope someone can post a 'real' article from the government because I don't trust media. I get an error message when I try to load a government article here:Also, I see in the excerpt below that these are funds Biden already appropriated (pushed through before Trump took office) and which I think Trump can't reverse. Even Reuters admits Trump has not been as eager to assist Kyiv with weapons support, instead relying on transfers authorised by Biden."
I think I recall reading that Biden shoved weapons-to-Ukraine appropriations through before leaving office which Trump cannot cancel. So there's money from the Biden regime still going out and it has to be weapons, but Trump can choose WHICH weapons. Trump is choosing to send spare parts and pilot training to Ukraine even though he knows; Ukraine couldn't find enough pilots to train last year; couldn't locate available training slots as most were occupied by EU pilots; doesn't have the advanced runways the F-16's require, lacks air defenses needed to protect the planes from Putin's air dominance, and lastly, Ukraine never received more than 6 -10 of the F-16 fighters, some of which were believed to have been destroyed while parked on a tarmac.
Ah but the press and the agitators are claiming Trump 'supports the war'.
The old F-16's Ukraine receive never made a difference, and never will, but Trump sent spare parts for them. Somehow this gets lost in the MSM.
Ping to Post #1. I keep seeing fake news and false titles to articles regarding Ukraine, and am trying to make my way back to actual sources!
They already owe us billions of unaccounted-for taxpayer dollars, and refuse to accept that the money, and the weapons we’ve sent them from our own inventory weren’t loans. So, are we going to let them borrow the $310 million to pay for these weapons up front, or are they going to crap the money out of their arses? The so-called minerals deal still has to pass Ukraine’s Parliament. The a-holes could reject it for all we know. Europe has munition and arms factories. Let them sell Ukraine what they need. Leave the US out of it.
I think I recall reading that Biden shoved weapons-to-Ukraine appropriations through before leaving office which Trump cannot cancel.
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If you did read this, it was untrue.
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/is-president-trump-planning-50-Q7fRF6GpSOmlRSgHYM29Ig?1=r
Yes, President Donald Trump personally approved the $50 million defense package to Ukraine. This marks the first weapons sale to Ukraine authorized by his administration since returning to office. The approval was made through a formal notification to Congress and covers direct commercial sales of defense articles, technical data, and defense services to Ukraine.
Ukraine – F-16 Training and Sustainment
Media/Public Contact: pm-cpa@state.gov
Transmittal No. 25-32
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of F-16 Training and Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $310.5 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
The Government of Ukraine requests to buy equipment and services in support of its F-16 aircraft. The following non-MDE items will be included: aircraft modifications and upgrades; personnel training related to operation, maintenance, and sustainment support; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; ground handling equipment; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $310.5 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring its pilots are effectively trained and by increasing its interoperability with the United States through comprehensive training with the U.S. Air Force. This proposed sale aligns with international coalition contributions for the establishment of Ukraine’s F-16 program and the overall modernization of Ukraine’s air force. Ukraine will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be Valiant Integrated Services, located in Herndon, VA; Top Aces Corporation, located in Mesa, AZ; Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, located in Fort Worth, TX; Pratt and Whitney, located in East Hartford, CT; Snap-on, Inc., located in Kenosha, WI; BAE Systems, Inc., located in Falls Church, VA; AAR Corporation, located in Wood Dale, IL; and Comsetra, LLC, located in Grove, OK. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset
agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Ukraine.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department’s Bureau of Political Military-Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, pm-cpa@state.gov.
NO ….. stop selling them weapons!!!!!
Weapons going to Z aren’t going to replenish our Defense stockpiles.