Ukraine May Get License for Older, Less Advanced Patriot Missiles
Trump said the proposal would cover a less sophisticated version as Ukraine seeks more air-defense missiles and allies back a multi-year supply plan.
- On Sunday, Sept. 13, President Donald Trump said Washington is discussing granting Ukraine a license to produce a less advanced version of Patriot interceptor missiles while traveling to Joint Base Andrews.
- As Russian ballistic and cruise missile attacks strain air-defense stocks, Kyiv has sought domestic production; Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara said on Sept. 8 that Ukraine is working to secure approximately 1,000 Patriot missiles.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in early Sept. that constructing factories and organizing supply chains would take years, with sensitive components potentially remaining subject to Washington export restrictions.
- Earlier claims made in Ankara that Washington would authorize domestic Patriot manufacturing were later walked back by Trump, who stated discussions were continuing.
- The Patriot system remains Ukraine's most critical defense against ballistic missiles, while Washington continues rapidly replenishing advanced weapons stocks as many Western-supplied systems cannot reliably intercept such threats.
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EU member states buy Patriot for Ukraine worth 3.2 billion euros
Ukraine will be granted a license to produce missiles for Patriot air defense systems, US President Donald Trump said during a meeting with reporters.
Trump Signals Patriot Missile Production for Ukraine, With One Major Catch
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine could receive a license to manufacture a less advanced version of missiles for the Patriot air defense system, suggesting Washington may allow production while withholding its most advanced interceptor technology.
Ukraine could get a license from the US to produce a "less advanced" version of the patriotic anti-air defence missiles, US President Donald Trump said. "We're discussing a less advanced version of [licensing for] a less advanced version. Do you understand what I'm talking about? [variants] much less modern, White House chief said during a conversation with journalists aboard the Air Force One aircraft.
Washington is discussing the transfer to Kiewu of a licence to produce less advanced missile modifications.
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