US Continues Military Support for Ukraine Amid Funding Challenges

Despite a funding shortfall, the US is supplying air defense weapons and training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets.

The US continues to supply air defense weapons to Ukraine, including missiles for Ukraine's air defense system, despite a funding shortfall.
The National Guard has sufficient funds to complete the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, a program announced by President Joe Biden in August.
The US Congress is considering legislation on aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan totaling $95 billion, with more than $60 billion in support for Ukraine.
The lack of funding has prevented the US from sending new weapons packages to Ukraine amid Russia's bombardment campaign.
Ukraine's leaders have sought advanced fighter jets like the F-16 to enhance their air capabilities against Russian forces.