The U.S. Has Promised Ukraine A New Shipment Of ATACMS

What can they hit, and from what distance?

The United States may provide Ukraine with a new batch of ATACMS long-range missiles, along with launchers and ammunition. The total value of the package exceeds $280 million.

This represents a significant boost to the capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces following a long hiatus in the supply of these missiles. This is evidenced by U.S. State Department documents regarding security assistance to Ukraine, according to OBOZ.UA.

What’s Included in the New Package

According to publicly available information, the U.S. plans to transfer 70 M39-type ATACMS missiles to Ukraine, as well as 12 M270 MLRS launchers. In addition, the package includes thousands of dual-purpose unguided rockets and tens of thousands of artillery shells.

The bulk of the aid is estimated at approximately $255.9 million, with the ATACMS missiles themselves accounting for another $28 million. Deliveries are planned to be carried out with the participation of international defense companies.

The State Department notes that the transfer is consistent with the goals of ensuring Ukraine’s security and takes into account political, military, and economic factors.

ATACMS Specifications and Range

The ATACMS is an American surface-to-surface ballistic missile designed for high-precision strikes against long-range targets. It is manufactured by Lockheed Martin.

The M39 (Block I) variant, included in the new package, has a range of up to 165 kilometers. It is equipped with a cluster warhead containing nearly a thousand submunitions. The missile is guided by an inertial guidance system with GPS support.

The ATACMS can be launched from M270 MLRS and HIMARS launchers, which are already in use by the Ukrainian military. These missiles are capable of striking ammunition depots, airfields, military vehicles, and other critical military targets behind enemy lines.

How Ukraine Has Already Used These Missiles

Ukraine first used ATACMS in October 2023, striking Russian airfields in Berdyansk and Luhansk. At that time, missiles with a range of up to 165 kilometers were used.

In 2024, Ukraine received variants with a longer range—up to 300 kilometers. Initially, their use was permitted only in temporarily occupied territories; however, the restrictions were later partially lifted, and the missiles began to be used against targets on Russian territory.

At the same time, due to limited ammunition supplies, Ukraine’s ATACMS stockpiles ran out in early 2025. The new shipment will be the first replenishment of this arsenal in over a year and could significantly enhance the Ukrainian army’s long-range capabilities.

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