US State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine

On September 18, 2026, the US State Department approved a potential $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air defense upgrades and related equipment. The sale, announced in a congressional notification, includes missiles, radar systems, and launcher modifications. Ukraine will finance the purchase using European contributions and US Foreign Military Financing, which will be credited to the Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. The approval comes as Ukraine prepares for anticipated winter bombardments. The sale is subject to congressional review.