US and other nations discussing providing Ukraine with "long-range air defense," Pentagon says

[Donkees]

The US is in “ongoing discussions” with other nations to provide Ukraine “the kinds of defenses capabilities to include long-range air defenses, that we know that they’re comfortable using,” Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said during a briefing at the Pentagon on Monday.

These are “active consultations,” Kirby said.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Slovakia and Bulgaria last week after attending the NATO Defense Ministerial in Brussels.

Some more context: CNN previously reported the US was in discussions with Slovakia for Slovakia to provide S-300 air-defense weapons to Ukraine in exchange for something to backfill their supply. No agreement has been announced between Slovakia and the US.

https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/ukraine-russia-putin-news-03-21-22/index.html

[SoonerPride]

1. Excellent news

[EndlessWire]

2. I don't blame Slovakia one bit.

They need to have their defenses shorn up, if they send their current stuff to Ukraine. After all, they are sitting right there.

I believe that Iron Dome is better, and I wish that Ukraine could get some of that system put in place. But, backfilling for that system could be the trickiest deal of all.

I really want to see the Ukrainians receive A-10 Wart Hogs. That would be most helpful.

[AntiFascist]

3. Turkey could potentially transfer S-400 systems, though unlikely?

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-suggested-turkey-transfer-russian-made-missile-system-ukraine-sources-2022-03-19/

WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The United States has informally raised with Turkey the unlikely possibility of sending its Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems to Ukraine to help it fight invading Russian forces, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk; Additional reporting by Phil Stewart and Steve Holland; Editing by Daniel Wallis

[lagomorph777]

4. That is wonderful news!!

I hope it goes well, and quickly.

[dweller]

5. 120-160

Mile range depending on the model


✌🏻

[ColinC]

6. Been dsicussing for a week now

Hurry up.

[PortTack]

7. Come on..enough talk..do it!