U.S. announces new military aid package for Ukraine

FILE PHOTO: U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan speaks to reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 11, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House announced a new military aid package for Ukraine on Thursday that will include air defense systems.

Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser, said the package includes "important air defense contributions" such as missiles for Hawk air defense systems as well as U.S Avenger air defense systems that come equipped with Stinger missiles.