US Sends "S-300 Clone" Missiles to Ukraine in $2.68 Billion Package

The United States has approved a new $2.68 billion military aid package for Ukraine. The package includes a new type of missile that experts call an "S-300 clone." The S-300 is a Soviet-era surface-to-air missile system. Ukraine already operates these systems. The new US missiles are designed to work with Ukraine's existing Soviet launchers. This means Ukraine can keep using its current equipment without waiting for new launch systems. The missiles reportedly allow Ukraine to maintain its air defense without interruption. The package also includes GAM-67, another weapon system that experts have identified. Details about these weapons remain limited, but analysts believe they address Ukraine's need for compatible ammunition. The aid comes as Ukraine continues to defend its airspace against Russian attacks.