Polish Radio
December 15, 2022

US to give Ukraine smart-bomb kits: report

The Pentagon is planning to send Ukraine advanced electronic equipment that transforms traditional missiles into “smart bombs” able to accurately target Russian positions, the Washington Post has reported.

According to an article published in the Washington Post on Wednesday, the so-called Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) systems can be installed in a variety of weapons, and the US military has used this technology in munitions weighing up to 2,000 pounds (1,000 kg). JDAMs are typically installed on bombers and jet fighters.

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On Tuesday, news outlets reported that the Pentagon also was preparing to provide Ukraine with a Patriot missile system, which, the Washington Post said, is hailed as the US military’s most sophisticated air defense weapon. The decision to send the Patriot batteries to Ukraine could be announced as soon as this week.

Since the Russian invasion began in February, the US has provided Ukraine with around USD 20 billion in security aid.