Pentagon spokesperson Patrick Ryder responded that the U.S. will continue to supply armaments for air defense systems (ADS), according to his statement. According to Ryder, within the framework of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), there are several contracted opportunities, including the provision of air defense capabilities. “There are certain capabilities that were contracted under USAI, which does include some air defense capabilities. We’ll also continue to work very closely with allies and partners in terms of identifying Ukraine’s needs and then working with them to help…