Biden Lifts Ban on U.S. Defense Contractors in Ukraine to Service F-16s, Patriots

Nov 8, 2024, 07:49 PM

In its final months, the Biden administration has lifted a de facto ban on American military contractors deploying to Ukraine to assist with the maintenance and repair of U.S.-provided weapons systems, including F-16 fighter jets and Patriot air defense systems. This policy shift aims to enhance Kyiv's military capabilities against Russia by allowing U.S. defense contractors to work directly in Ukraine for the first time since Russia's invasion began.