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New Trump Deal Sends US Weapons to Ukraine—Fully Funded by the EU
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The United States and European Union have signed a sweeping new agreement under which Washington will manufacture weapons and military equipment fully funded by Brussels, with a significant portion destined for Ukraine, according to the White House’s official statement on July 23.
President Donald Trump announced the deal during his speech at the Artificial Intelligence Summit in Washington on July 23, describing it as a long-overdue step that will benefit both US defense contractors and Ukrainian forces.
“They are going to spend this money in the US on our defense companies, and we are going to send them [the weapons], and they will distribute the equipment we send. Honestly, this should have happened three years ago,” Trump said.
Under the arrangement, the United States will produce weapons for the EU, which will then manage distribution among its member states. Trump confirmed that most of the systems are expected to be directed to Ukraine to support its ongoing defense efforts.
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Also on July 23, the US greenlit two new military aid packages for Ukraine totaling $322 million. One package includes HAWK Phase III air defense systems, while the second consists of spare parts needed to keep Ukraine’s fleet of US-supplied Bradley infantry fighting vehicles operational.
In addition, the US State Department approved the potential sale of maintenance and repair services for Ukraine’s Bradley vehicles, along with associated equipment, valued at around $150 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency certified the sale and notified Congress.
This marks a shift in US support for Kyiv following a pause in new aid packages at the beginning of Trump’s second term. The move signals renewed momentum behind US military assistance, though now under a European financing model.
Earlier this month, Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who confirmed the bloc’s commitment to funding weapons production for Ukraine. That includes plans to deliver air defense systems, munitions, and Patriot missile batteries.
“Under the agreement, Kyiv may receive a large number of air defense systems, missiles, and ammunition,” Rutte said.
Earlier, Canada announced an additional contribution of $14.6 million to support the maintenance and repair of Leopard 2 tanks provided to Ukraine.
