The following is information about the advanced M142 HIMARS rocket that Joe Biden sent to Ukraine.
This rocket has superior range and precision.
This weapon was requested by Ukrainian leaders as they fought to stop the Russian invasion of the Donbas region.
The rocket system is part of a $700 million security aid to Ukraine from the United States that will include helicopters, Javelin anti-tank weapons systems, tactical vehicles, spare parts, and more, two senior government officials said.