Slovakia's government said the United States has offered Bratislava a large arms package, most of which the United States will pay for with its own funds as compensation for the Soviet MiG-29 fighter jets and anti-aircraft missiles that Slovakia is giving to Ukraine.

 This was stated by the Minister of Defense Yaroslav Nagy.

 Nagy said that the United States is offering Slovakia 12 new Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters with related equipment and a training program for pilots and technicians, as well as more than 500 AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-surface missiles.

 The total cost of these weapons exceeds 1 billion dollars. According to the proposal, Slovakia will have to pay 340 million of this amount within 3-4 years, while the rest, about 660 million, will be covered by the USA from its defense budget.

 Yaroslav Nagy noted that there are other contenders for the helicopters, but Slovakia's offer was sent first - it seems like some kind of compensation for the delay with the F-16 fighter jets.

 "This is a very profitable offer and it would significantly increase the defense potential of Slovakia. We currently do not have combat helicopters at all, so this would be a completely new opportunity for us. As soon as the MiGs and part of the Cube air defense system are transferred, we will be ready to approve this agreement ", the minister said.

 Nagy reminded that Slovakia should also receive about 200 million in compensation from the European Peace Fund for the MiG and about 50 million for the "Kub" air defense system.

 Therefore, in total, out of 660 million, which the USA is ready to cover from its budget, the amount of compensation for Slovakia from the allies for these weapons for Ukraine will exceed 900 million euros.