“I believe that we should provide the weaponry that we believe they need to defend their sovereignty, and that they are capable of using,” said Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, the White House pick to lead US European Command (EUCOM) appearing at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Defense News reported.
“I think there is a requirement for an anti-tank weapon like Javelin in their situation,” he said.
In December, Ukraine’s neighbor Lithuania requested a sale of the shoulder-mounted Javelin weapons, as a way to counter potential Russian advances.
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