Pentagon signs contract with Boeing to produce bombs for Ukraine
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The US Department of Defense has signed contracts totaling over $33 billion with a range of companies for research and development under the Pentagon's Information Analysis Center program, citing the Pentagon.
Among the companies awarded contracts are American Systems Corp., DCS Corp., Peraton Inc., and others. The work is scheduled to be completed by 2027 at various locations specified in individual orders.
Companies including Apogee Engineering LLC and Joint Research and Development LLC have also been awarded similar research and development contracts totaling over $33 billion. Funding for 2024 and 2025 has already been partially allocated.
Additionally, Boeing has secured a contract to supply Small Diameter Bombs (SDB) worth $6.9 billion. The contract extends through 2035 and includes deliveries to foreign military customers such as Japan, Bulgaria, and Ukraine.
US assistance to Ukraine
The United States has provided extensive military aid to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s invasion. This wide-ranging support not only includes the provision of heavy weaponry such as air defense systems and artillery but also training for Ukrainian forces, intelligence sharing, and financial assistance.
Recently, the White House announced a new $375 million military aid package for Ukraine. This package will include bombs, ammunition for HIMARS systems, artillery shells, rockets, anti-tank systems, M1117 armored personnel carriers, and other equipment.
Media outlets also reported that Ukraine would receive medium-range air-dropped bombs for F-16 fighter jets from the US for the first time.
