The US approved a $2.5 billion tank sale package to a NATO country bordering Ukraine
Nov 10, 2023
Washington [US], November 10: The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) under the Pentagon on November 9 announced that the US had approved the sale of M1A2 Abrams tanks and related equipment worth 2.53 billion USD to Romania.
"This proposed sale would support the national security and foreign policy objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally that is a vital force for political and economic stability." economy in Europe", DSCA emphasized in a statement about the contract to sell M1A2 Abrams tanks to Romania , according to AFP.
DSCA also emphasized that the above potential sale "will improve Romania's ability to respond to current and future threats by providing a credible force capable of deterring adversaries and interlopers." participate in NATO activities".
The US State Department has approved the above agreement to sell M1A2 Abrams tanks to Romania and on November 9, DSCA provided the necessary notification to the US Congress to consider approval, according to AFP.
Breaking Defense website said the deal includes 54 M1A2 tanks and a number of other vehicles and equipment.
Romania is a member of NATO, sharing a border with Ukraine , a country that has been fighting against Russia's military campaign since February 24, 2022. Since then, the US has increased military aid and arms sales to Kyiv and its NATO allies.
Washington has promised to provide Kyiv with 31 Abrams tanks of the old version, and Ukrainian President VolodymyrZelensky confirmed in late September that several Abrams tanks had been brought to Ukraine, according to AFP.
Source: ThanhNien Newspaper
