Zelenskiy Says some Essential US Supplies for Ukraine Delayed
Zelensky said Ukraine needs more PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptors as Lockheed Martin scales production and European allies weigh missile transfers.
- On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Lockheed Martin representatives in Kyiv to discuss accelerating supplies of the Patriot system and F-16 repair capabilities.
- Zelenskyy emphasized that Lockheed Martin's Patriot systems and F-16 fighter jets play a critical role in defending against Russian ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones threatening Ukraine.
- To address supply bottlenecks, Kyiv aims to purchase newly manufactured PAC-3 Patriot interceptors while the government pushes to localize technical support and repair infrastructure for its F-16s.
- Thanking the company for its presence in Ukraine, Zelenskyy emphasized that the country is taking measures to deepen a long-term industrial partnership with Lockheed Martin.
- International supplies of PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptors remain severely constrained, leaving Ukraine scrambling to secure inventory before winter as experts warn of severe energy disruptions.
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