The Pentagon plans to speed up production of Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems and Javelin anti-tank missiles to replenish its depleted stocks as it continues to ship them to Ukrainian forces.
Ukraine wants to receive 500 Javelin anti-tank missiles and 500 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles from the US daily. CNN has reviewed a document detailing the items Ukraine thinks it needs from the US.
By March 7, the US and other NATO members had sent about 17,000 anti-tank missiles and 2,000 anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine. That number has certainly increased since then, but the numbers have not been made public.
On March 16, the White House announced an $800 million aid package that included 800 additional Stinger anti-aircraft systems and 2,000 Javelin anti-tank missile systems.
The Stinger production line has been restarted to fulfill an overseas sales order. According to Pentagon spokeswoman Jessica Maxwell, several options are being considered in consultation with prime contractor Raytheon to increase production capacity and reduce production times.

















