**US Sends $500 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine**
The US has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. This package is worth $500 million and includes a range of equipment and support systems.
This announcement comes at a time when there are efforts to keep Ukrainian forces strong. A change in US government leadership is also happening, with the Trump administration taking over soon. The Biden administration had been sending more military aid packages after recent presidential elections.
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, said that all available funds will be used before the end of the current administration. He explained that this latest package includes many types of military equipment and support systems, such as ammunition and advanced defensive technologies.
Some specific items in the aid package are:
* Counter-drone systems to detect and stop enemy drones
* HIMARS munitions for artillery use
* Ammunition for 155-mm and 105-mm artillery rounds
* High-speed anti-radiation missiles to target enemy radar systems
* Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for reconnaissance and other tasks
* Mine-resistant and ambush-protected vehicles to keep troops safe
* Javelin anti-tank systems to defend against tanks