US Congress approves $106 million military aid for Czechia

Czechia will receive $106 million (approximately CZK 2.7 billion) from the United States for military modernisation, partial compensation for supplies to Ukraine and cyber protection. The financial aid, which is part of the second Supplemental Ukraine Package, was approved by the US Congress on Thursday.

One hundred million dollars will come from the US Foreign Military Financing Program as part of the second Supplemental Ukraine Package approved by the US Congress. Another six million dollars from the Countering Russian Influence Fund will be used to support the creation of a Deployable Cyber Response Centre within the Czech Army.

According to Prime Minister Petr Fiala, the US financial aid proves that Czechia’s key allies appreciate its support for Ukraine. He said the funds will help to replace the military material donated to Ukraine and accelerate the modernisation of the army.