US Considers Sending AGM-154 Glide Weapon for Ukraine’s F-16s

The US may soon send AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon medium-range missiles to Ukraine as part of a $375 million military aid package, according to sources cited by Politico. 

Further details from US officials are expected early this week.

While the package would also include air defense missiles, rockets, and artillery weaponry, the AGM-154 glide weapon equipping Ukraine’s F-16s is considered crucial for Kyiv, considering recent Russian advances in the east.

With a range of over 70 miles (112.6 kilometers), these weapons would allow Ukrainian pilots to target enemy troops and armor from a safer distance.

This US military donation would be the largest provided to Ukraine since May and could be the last before the US presidential elections scheduled for November 5.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is currently visiting the US to present his war "Victory Plan" to be discussed with President Joe Biden, and both presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.