Ukrainian officials will ask the Biden administration for additional military armaments, including armed drones, surface-to-air missile systems, and communications jamming equipment ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Wednesday address to Congress, according to reports.
Ukraine’s wish list of military weapons also includes Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and Javelin anti-tank missiles, which the United States has already been providing.
Ukraine also seeks to obtain anti-ship missiles, improved satellite navigation technology, tactical military radios, and controllers for drones.
The new requests are not being presented as an alternative to Ukraine’s earlier request for Polish MiG-29 fighter jets, according to a report. The Biden administration has refused to facilitate the transfer of the Polish jets.
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On Sunday, it was reported that Ukraine was specifically seeking S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to take down higher flying targets, such as Russian bomber aircraft.
Last week, U.S. lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to transfer manned and unmanned aircraft to Ukraine.
“Russia’s advantage [in the skies] could soon develop into air dominance if the Ukrainians do not receive necessary military aid,” the bipartisan group lawmakers said.
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The lawmakers also called for the continued delivery of Stingers and portable anti-aircraft weapons, and they asked the Biden administration to facilitate the transfer of S-300 systems.
On Tuesday, Biden signed legislation authorizing $13.6 billion in aid for Ukraine, including $6.5 billion for defense support.
