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However, they are also more complex and very expensive, costing up to $500,000. In comparison to JDAM-ERs (which are already used by Ukrainian aviation), they have a shorter range but are ten times more expensive."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked American partners for the Patriot and other air defense systems, interceptor missiles, long-range missiles, and air-to-ground munitions. He also expressed gratitude for the decision to expand the training program for a greater number of pilots on F-16s,
To enhance Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities, I have decided to provide Ukraine with the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) long-range munition."
In a White House press statement, President Joe Biden said Although they have a standard caliber, the Russians possess a large number of different KABs. JSOWs are 'smarter' cruise bombs than the Russian ones."