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BIG | 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦‼️‼️ Washington is discussing a potentially transformative step for Ukraine’s air defense: licensing the production of Patriot systems and interceptors directly to Kyiv. According to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the United States is currently negotiating with Ukraine over granting a production license for Patriot air-defense... systems and missiles. If finalized, the arrangement could allow Ukraine to build at least part of the Patriot ecosystem domestically instead of relying almost entirely on limited foreign deliveries. For Ukraine, this could be far more important than another one-off weapons package. Domestic licensed production would gradually reduce dependence on scarce allied stockpiles, strengthen long-term missile-defense capacity and make Russia’s strategy of exhausting Ukrainian interceptors much harder to sustain. See the latest updates with us: Visionershow more

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🇫🇷🇺🇦🛡️ France is accelerating deliveries of interceptor missiles to Ukraine and, crucially, is prepared to provide licenses allowing Kyiv to manufacture French air-defense missiles domestically. Speaking in connection with the Coalition of the Willing, President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that Paris is speeding up deliveries of interceptor missiles and other air-defense equipment as Ukraine faces an increasingly severe shortage of ammunition capable of countering Russian missile attacks. Macron has also confirmed France’s readiness to provide Ukraine with production licenses for missiles, while Paris and Kyiv have made air and anti-ballistic missile defense a priority of their expanding defense-industrial cooperation. The licensing component could ultimately prove even more important than individual deliveries. Ukraine’s long-term objective is increasingly clear: move from dependence on limited stocks supplied by allies toward domestic production of Western-designed interceptors. France’s decision therefore represents another step toward integrating Ukraine directly into Europe’s defense-industrial base and building a more sustainable Ukrainian air-defense architecture for a prolonged confrontation with Russia. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

🇫🇷🇺🇦🛡️ France is accelerating deliveries of interceptor missiles to Ukraine and, crucially, is prepared to provide licenses allowing Kyiv to manufacture French air-defense missiles domestically. Speaking in connection with the Coalition of the Willing, President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that Paris is speeding up deliveries of interceptor missiles and other air-defense equipment as Ukraine faces an increasingly severe shortage of ammunition capable of countering Russian missile attacks. Macron has also confirmed France’s readiness to provide Ukraine with production licenses for missiles, while Paris and Kyiv have made air and anti-ballistic missile defense a priority of their expanding defense-industrial cooperation. The licensing component could ultimately prove even more important than individual deliveries. Ukraine’s long-term objective is increasingly clear: move from dependence on limited stocks supplied by allies toward domestic production of Western-designed interceptors. France’s decision therefore represents another step toward integrating Ukraine directly into Europe’s defense-industrial base and building a more sustainable Ukrainian air-defense architecture for a prolonged confrontation with Russia. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

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U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, on licenses for the production of "Patriot" air defense systems for Ukraine: Long-term agreements for production will not be implemented by this winter.

U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, on licenses for the production of "Patriot" air defense systems for Ukraine: Long-term agreements for production will not be implemented by this winter.

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🚨🇷🇺🚀 Russia is accelerating ballistic missile production as Ukraine faces a growing shortage of air defense interceptors. The widening imbalance threatens to increase pressure on Ukrainian cities in the months ahead. According to Ukrainian military intelligence, Russia is currently producing around 120 ballistic missiles per month, including Iskander-M and Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles, in addition to 20-25 Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles. Moscow is also reportedly expanding its arsenal with KN-23 ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea. The assessment suggests that the Kremlin is increasingly betting on a strategy of attrition, seeking to intensify large-scale missile strikes while Ukraine waits for additional Western air defense interceptors, the development of its own anti-ballistic systems, and the serial production of domestically manufactured ballistic missiles. According to the report, many Ukrainian Patriot launchers are currently without interceptor missiles, with both PAC-2 and PAC-3 launch canisters reportedly standing empty. As a result, Russia’s growing ballistic missile arsenal is expected to remain one of the most serious threats to Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, as well as to the country’s critical infrastructure, in the coming months. The combination of rising Russian missile production and limited interceptor availability is shaping one of the most critical challenges for Ukraine’s air defense as the war enters a new phase of long-range strikes. See the latest updates with us: NSTRIKE

🚨🇷🇺🚀 Russia is accelerating ballistic missile production as Ukraine faces a growing shortage of air defense interceptors. The widening imbalance threatens to increase pressure on Ukrainian cities in the months ahead. According to Ukrainian military intelligence, Russia is currently producing around 120 ballistic missiles per month, including Iskander-M and Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles, in addition to 20-25 Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles. Moscow is also reportedly expanding its arsenal with KN-23 ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea. The assessment suggests that the Kremlin is increasingly betting on a strategy of attrition, seeking to intensify large-scale missile strikes while Ukraine waits for additional Western air defense interceptors, the development of its own anti-ballistic systems, and the serial production of domestically manufactured ballistic missiles. According to the report, many Ukrainian Patriot launchers are currently without interceptor missiles, with both PAC-2 and PAC-3 launch canisters reportedly standing empty. As a result, Russia’s growing ballistic missile arsenal is expected to remain one of the most serious threats to Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, as well as to the country’s critical infrastructure, in the coming months. The combination of rising Russian missile production and limited interceptor availability is shaping one of the most critical challenges for Ukraine’s air defense as the war enters a new phase of long-range strikes. See the latest updates with us: NSTRIKE

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🇺🇦 RUSSIA’S LATEST STRIKE EXPOSES UKRAINE’S AIR DEFENSE GAP Russia reportedly struck Kyiv with 4 Zircon/Oniks missiles, 24 Iskander M/S 400 missiles and 115 drones, with limited interceptions reported. Ukraine is facing a serious shortage of Patriot interceptors. Europe and the US may need to step up urgently before the air defense gap becomes even more dangerous.

🇺🇦 RUSSIA’S LATEST STRIKE EXPOSES UKRAINE’S AIR DEFENSE GAP Russia reportedly struck Kyiv with 4 Zircon/Oniks missiles, 24 Iskander M/S 400 missiles and 115 drones, with limited interceptions reported. Ukraine is facing a serious shortage of Patriot interceptors. Europe and the US may need to step up urgently before the air defense gap becomes even more dangerous.

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🇺🇸🇺🇦The United States has officially initiated the licensing process to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missile interceptors, transforming political commitments into a practical roadmap. According to a senior Ukrainian official, the licensing process is moving significantly faster than the multi-month timeframe previously anticipated by defense analysts, largely due to the constructive approach of Washington and the complete backing of Lockheed Martin, the defense giant that manufactures the missiles. Speaking in Kyiv on Ukraine's Statehood Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine is closer than ever to producing its own advanced air defense components. If successful, Ukraine hopes to establish the necessary technical capacity for its local teams to manufacture the American missiles by the end of 2026, which would make it only the third nation—alongside Japan and Germany—to hold such a licensing agreement. This domestic manufacturing push aims to directly address the critical global shortage of air defense interceptors. Sourcing interceptors from international stockpiles has become increasingly difficult as U.S. manufacturers struggle to keep pace with both the escalating scale of Russian ballistic missile attacks and concurrent defense demands driven by the war in Iran. By shifting to localized production, Kyiv intends to channel its expanding domestic defense resources into securing its own airspace while significantly reducing its long-term reliance on external industrial output.

🇺🇸🇺🇦The United States has officially initiated the licensing process to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missile interceptors, transforming political commitments into a practical roadmap. According to a senior Ukrainian official, the licensing process is moving significantly faster than the multi-month timeframe previously anticipated by defense analysts, largely due to the constructive approach of Washington and the complete backing of Lockheed Martin, the defense giant that manufactures the missiles. Speaking in Kyiv on Ukraine's Statehood Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine is closer than ever to producing its own advanced air defense components. If successful, Ukraine hopes to establish the necessary technical capacity for its local teams to manufacture the American missiles by the end of 2026, which would make it only the third nation—alongside Japan and Germany—to hold such a licensing agreement. This domestic manufacturing push aims to directly address the critical global shortage of air defense interceptors. Sourcing interceptors from international stockpiles has become increasingly difficult as U.S. manufacturers struggle to keep pace with both the escalating scale of Russian ballistic missile attacks and concurrent defense demands driven by the war in Iran. By shifting to localized production, Kyiv intends to channel its expanding domestic defense resources into securing its own airspace while significantly reducing its long-term reliance on external industrial output.

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🚨🇺🇸🇺🇦 The United States will supply Ukraine with Patriot missiles every month under a new agreement, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. However, he acknowledged that even regular monthly deliveries will still fall short of Ukraine’s air-defense needs. Speaking at a press conference in Serbia, Zelensky confirmed that Kyiv has reached an agreement with Washington for monthly deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles. At the same time, the Ukrainian president stressed that the quantities Ukraine will receive will not be sufficient to fully meet the country’s requirements, as Russia continues intensive missile attacks. Zelensky also recalled that he had asked the Biden administration for permission to manufacture Patriot missiles during the first year of the full-scale invasion: “In the first year of the war, I asked Biden to give us Patriot licenses. Had we received them then, today we would already be producing Patriot missiles ourselves, including for Europe.” Zelensky made the remarks during his visit to Serbia, where President Aleksandar Vučić is hosting the Ukrainian leader for the first time. Monthly U.S. deliveries will strengthen Ukraine’s ability to defend its cities and critical infrastructure, but Zelensky’s comments also underline Kyiv’s long-standing argument: Europe and Ukraine need their own large-scale production capacity for advanced air-defense interceptors rather than remaining dependent on limited existing stockpiles. See the latest updates with us: NSTRIKE

🚨🇺🇸🇺🇦 The United States will supply Ukraine with Patriot missiles every month under a new agreement, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. However, he acknowledged that even regular monthly deliveries will still fall short of Ukraine’s air-defense needs. Speaking at a press conference in Serbia, Zelensky confirmed that Kyiv has reached an agreement with Washington for monthly deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles. At the same time, the Ukrainian president stressed that the quantities Ukraine will receive will not be sufficient to fully meet the country’s requirements, as Russia continues intensive missile attacks. Zelensky also recalled that he had asked the Biden administration for permission to manufacture Patriot missiles during the first year of the full-scale invasion: “In the first year of the war, I asked Biden to give us Patriot licenses. Had we received them then, today we would already be producing Patriot missiles ourselves, including for Europe.” Zelensky made the remarks during his visit to Serbia, where President Aleksandar Vučić is hosting the Ukrainian leader for the first time. Monthly U.S. deliveries will strengthen Ukraine’s ability to defend its cities and critical infrastructure, but Zelensky’s comments also underline Kyiv’s long-standing argument: Europe and Ukraine need their own large-scale production capacity for advanced air-defense interceptors rather than remaining dependent on limited existing stockpiles. See the latest updates with us: NSTRIKE

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🇺🇸❌🇪🇺 The US refuses to sell "Patriot" air defense systems to Europe,” — The Atlantic. ▪️ The Pentagon admitted that certain types of weapons, including the "Patriot" and their missiles, are in short supply and have started blocking new partner requests for these systems. ▪️ It is currently unknown whether this decision also applies to Ukraine. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

🇺🇸❌🇪🇺 The US refuses to sell "Patriot" air defense systems to Europe,” — The Atlantic. ▪️ The Pentagon admitted that certain types of weapons, including the "Patriot" and their missiles, are in short supply and have started blocking new partner requests for these systems. ▪️ It is currently unknown whether this decision also applies to Ukraine. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

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🇺🇦 Major news. Ukraine will produce Patriot interceptor missiles jointly with U.S. arms giant Raytheon Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the leadership of one of America's largest defense companies. The two sides agreed to take their cooperation to a new level — a move that could prove to be a major breakthrough. Raytheon is one of the largest U.S. defense contractors and the manufacturer of the Patriot air defense system. If the project goes ahead, Ukraine will be able to localize production of one of the most critical, expensive, and hard-to-replace components of its air defense network, significantly strengthening its ability to defend against Russian missile attacks.

🇺🇦 Major news. Ukraine will produce Patriot interceptor missiles jointly with U.S. arms giant Raytheon Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the leadership of one of America's largest defense companies. The two sides agreed to take their cooperation to a new level — a move that could prove to be a major breakthrough. Raytheon is one of the largest U.S. defense contractors and the manufacturer of the Patriot air defense system. If the project goes ahead, Ukraine will be able to localize production of one of the most critical, expensive, and hard-to-replace components of its air defense network, significantly strengthening its ability to defend against Russian missile attacks.

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🚨🇺🇦 Zelensky says Ukraine’s own anti-ballistic defense system will be ready in the near future, while the United States is preparing to increase production of Patriot interceptor missiles next year. The Ukrainian president said Kyiv expects the additional U.S.-made interceptors regardless of how quickly the war ends, stressing that even if peace is achieved, Ukraine will continue to need strong missile-defense capabilities. 🔥 The message reflects a broader shift from wartime survival toward long-term deterrence. Ukraine is trying to reduce dependence on limited foreign interceptor stocks while also locking in a stronger postwar air-defense architecture capable of protecting the country against future ballistic-missile threats.

🚨🇺🇦 Zelensky says Ukraine’s own anti-ballistic defense system will be ready in the near future, while the United States is preparing to increase production of Patriot interceptor missiles next year. The Ukrainian president said Kyiv expects the additional U.S.-made interceptors regardless of how quickly the war ends, stressing that even if peace is achieved, Ukraine will continue to need strong missile-defense capabilities. 🔥 The message reflects a broader shift from wartime survival toward long-term deterrence. Ukraine is trying to reduce dependence on limited foreign interceptor stocks while also locking in a stronger postwar air-defense architecture capable of protecting the country against future ballistic-missile threats.

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Russia unleashes another massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more, Ukrainian officials say. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly said Ukraine had just one Patriot interceptor missile left and warned the country has now run out of interceptors for its U.S.-supplied Patriot air defense systems.

Russia unleashes another massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more, Ukrainian officials say. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly said Ukraine had just one Patriot interceptor missile left and warned the country has now run out of interceptors for its U.S.-supplied Patriot air defense systems.

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🇵🇱🇺🇦🛡️ Poland will soon consider providing Ukraine with additional interceptor missiles for its Patriot air defense systems, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced. 🗣️ Speaking on the issue, Donald Tusk said that Warsaw will soon review the possibility of transferring additional Patriot missiles to help strengthen Ukraine’s air defense capabilities. The announcement underscores Poland’s continued role as one of Ukraine’s key military supporters. As Russia continues to intensify missile and drone attacks, replenishing Patriot interceptor stocks has become a strategic priority, with additional missiles helping Ukraine sustain its ability to defend critical infrastructure, military facilities, and major population centers against ongoing aerial threats. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

🇵🇱🇺🇦🛡️ Poland will soon consider providing Ukraine with additional interceptor missiles for its Patriot air defense systems, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced. 🗣️ Speaking on the issue, Donald Tusk said that Warsaw will soon review the possibility of transferring additional Patriot missiles to help strengthen Ukraine’s air defense capabilities. The announcement underscores Poland’s continued role as one of Ukraine’s key military supporters. As Russia continues to intensify missile and drone attacks, replenishing Patriot interceptor stocks has become a strategic priority, with additional missiles helping Ukraine sustain its ability to defend critical infrastructure, military facilities, and major population centers against ongoing aerial threats. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

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‼️‼️🇺🇦🇺🇲BIG | It appears that Trump believes Ukraine can defeat Russia and is ready to transfer licenses for the production of high-tech weaponry systems to Ukraine. Zelensky states: 'For the first time, the American side is responding positively to our idea regarding missile production licenses. I raised this issue and provided this information previously, starting with President Biden's administration, but we received nothing until now. Now, thank God, they will hold all necessary consultations with the relevant parties, manufacturers, the administration, and the military.' 📌 'I highly hope that they will return with a positive answer, and we will be able to obtain the licenses so that our companies, our private sector, and our state defense enterprises can assist Ukraine, as well as countries in the Middle East and Europe.' P.S. This refers to the interceptor missiles of the MIM-104 PATRIOT PAC-3 air defense system, for which Ukraine is requesting local production licensing." See the latest updates with us: Visioner

‼️‼️🇺🇦🇺🇲BIG | It appears that Trump believes Ukraine can defeat Russia and is ready to transfer licenses for the production of high-tech weaponry systems to Ukraine. Zelensky states: 'For the first time, the American side is responding positively to our idea regarding missile production licenses. I raised this issue and provided this information previously, starting with President Biden's administration, but we received nothing until now. Now, thank God, they will hold all necessary consultations with the relevant parties, manufacturers, the administration, and the military.' 📌 'I highly hope that they will return with a positive answer, and we will be able to obtain the licenses so that our companies, our private sector, and our state defense enterprises can assist Ukraine, as well as countries in the Middle East and Europe.' P.S. This refers to the interceptor missiles of the MIM-104 PATRIOT PAC-3 air defense system, for which Ukraine is requesting local production licensing." See the latest updates with us: Visioner

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🇺🇸🛡️🚀 Lockheed Martin is set to dramatically expand production of Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptors after securing a $59 billion Pentagon contract aimed at rebuilding U.S. missile defense stockpiles. 🔹 The seven-year agreement will significantly increase manufacturing of Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles, following the heavy expenditure of air defense munitions during the ongoing conflict with Iran. 📍 Under the plan, Lockheed Martin intends to boost annual production from around 600 interceptors to approximately 2,000 by 2030, more than tripling current output. 💰 Each PAC-3 MSE interceptor is estimated to cost around $4 million. The contract reflects a broader shift in U.S. defense planning toward sustained, high-volume missile production. Recent conflicts have demonstrated that modern air and missile defense campaigns can consume interceptor stockpiles at an unprecedented pace, prompting Washington to prioritize industrial expansion to ensure it can sustain prolonged operations while continuing to support allies facing large-scale missile threats. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

🇺🇸🛡️🚀 Lockheed Martin is set to dramatically expand production of Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptors after securing a $59 billion Pentagon contract aimed at rebuilding U.S. missile defense stockpiles. 🔹 The seven-year agreement will significantly increase manufacturing of Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles, following the heavy expenditure of air defense munitions during the ongoing conflict with Iran. 📍 Under the plan, Lockheed Martin intends to boost annual production from around 600 interceptors to approximately 2,000 by 2030, more than tripling current output. 💰 Each PAC-3 MSE interceptor is estimated to cost around $4 million. The contract reflects a broader shift in U.S. defense planning toward sustained, high-volume missile production. Recent conflicts have demonstrated that modern air and missile defense campaigns can consume interceptor stockpiles at an unprecedented pace, prompting Washington to prioritize industrial expansion to ensure it can sustain prolonged operations while continuing to support allies facing large-scale missile threats. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

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❗️❗️🇺🇦 🚀 🇷🇺According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia’s defense industry is unable to replenish its air-defense missile stockpiles in a timely manner due to Ukraine’s large-scale use of low-cost drones. 🔹 The difficulties stem primarily from shortages of microelectronics, heavy reliance on imported components, vulnerable logistics hubs, and a limited number of production facilities. As a result, Russia cannot expand the production of missile systems and radar equipment at a scale sufficient to offset battlefield losses and meet operational demands in the war against Ukraine. See the latest updates with us: NSTRIKE

❗️❗️🇺🇦 🚀 🇷🇺According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia’s defense industry is unable to replenish its air-defense missile stockpiles in a timely manner due to Ukraine’s large-scale use of low-cost drones. 🔹 The difficulties stem primarily from shortages of microelectronics, heavy reliance on imported components, vulnerable logistics hubs, and a limited number of production facilities. As a result, Russia cannot expand the production of missile systems and radar equipment at a scale sufficient to offset battlefield losses and meet operational demands in the war against Ukraine. See the latest updates with us: NSTRIKE

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🇺🇦🚀 Ukraine is approaching a dangerous breaking point in the battle for its skies, with Patriot interceptor stocks now critically depleted as Russia dramatically expands its ballistic missile campaign. According to the Financial Times, the shortage has already left Kyiv unable to intercept recent waves of Russian ballistic missiles. Ukraine has exhausted much of the limited supply delivered in recent weeks, while replacements are not arriving fast enough. Kyiv estimates it needs at least 300 additional PAC-3 interceptors to withstand Russia’s expected winter campaign. The problem is becoming more acute as Moscow increases production and launches, while U.S. and allied inventories have also been heavily depleted by other conflicts. The imbalance is becoming one of Ukraine’s most serious strategic vulnerabilities. Kyiv can increasingly strike Russian refineries, military facilities and defense industries deep behind the front, but those gains could be undermined if Russia is allowed to attack Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure with ballistic missiles that cannot be intercepted. Without an urgent Western replenishment effort, the coming winter could turn the shortage of Patriot missiles into a genuine air-defense crisis. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

🇺🇦🚀 Ukraine is approaching a dangerous breaking point in the battle for its skies, with Patriot interceptor stocks now critically depleted as Russia dramatically expands its ballistic missile campaign. According to the Financial Times, the shortage has already left Kyiv unable to intercept recent waves of Russian ballistic missiles. Ukraine has exhausted much of the limited supply delivered in recent weeks, while replacements are not arriving fast enough. Kyiv estimates it needs at least 300 additional PAC-3 interceptors to withstand Russia’s expected winter campaign. The problem is becoming more acute as Moscow increases production and launches, while U.S. and allied inventories have also been heavily depleted by other conflicts. The imbalance is becoming one of Ukraine’s most serious strategic vulnerabilities. Kyiv can increasingly strike Russian refineries, military facilities and defense industries deep behind the front, but those gains could be undermined if Russia is allowed to attack Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure with ballistic missiles that cannot be intercepted. Without an urgent Western replenishment effort, the coming winter could turn the shortage of Patriot missiles into a genuine air-defense crisis. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

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𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗥 𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗞𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗧𝗦. There is a lot of discussion right now about Ukraine potentially receiving the ability to manufacture Patriot air defense systems under license. That sounds important. But unless you understand what the Patriot actually is, what it can do, and what licensed production could eventually mean for Ukraine, it is difficult to understand just how significant this could become. So, let’s talk about it.

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗥 𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗞𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗧𝗦. There is a lot of discussion right now about Ukraine potentially receiving the ability to manufacture Patriot air defense systems under license. That sounds important. But unless you understand what the Patriot actually is, what it can do, and what licensed production could eventually mean for Ukraine, it is difficult to understand just how significant this could become. So, let’s talk about it.

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❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian Air Force air defense operators are effectively using Patriot systems during massive 🇷🇺Russian attacks, especially against ballistic missiles. Ukrainian specialists not only skillfully destroy targets but also quickly repair and restore the equipment under difficult conditions. It is precisely to our professionals that the system’s developers turn for analysis of its effectiveness. The effectiveness of Patriot directly depends on the stock of PAC-3 missiles. Thanks to timely assistance from partners, Ukraine has withstood the winter. We thank the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Romania, and Poland for providing the systems and missiles. To continue effective defense, it is critically important to maintain the supply of missiles for Patriot systems.

❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian Air Force air defense operators are effectively using Patriot systems during massive 🇷🇺Russian attacks, especially against ballistic missiles. Ukrainian specialists not only skillfully destroy targets but also quickly repair and restore the equipment under difficult conditions. It is precisely to our professionals that the system’s developers turn for analysis of its effectiveness. The effectiveness of Patriot directly depends on the stock of PAC-3 missiles. Thanks to timely assistance from partners, Ukraine has withstood the winter. We thank the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Romania, and Poland for providing the systems and missiles. To continue effective defense, it is critically important to maintain the supply of missiles for Patriot systems.

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❗️Ukraine has signed a contract with Germany for the purchase of 600 missiles for Patriot air defense systems. This was announced by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Germans have started production under a U.S. license (the United States produces approximately 700 missiles per year). European and American companies support the idea of setting up production in Europe, but a final political decision by the U.S. President is required to fully launch it.

❗️Ukraine has signed a contract with Germany for the purchase of 600 missiles for Patriot air defense systems. This was announced by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Germans have started production under a U.S. license (the United States produces approximately 700 missiles per year). European and American companies support the idea of setting up production in Europe, but a final political decision by the U.S. President is required to fully launch it.

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‼️Friends, this is very important. Please share this and send the information to media. The United States stopping the supplies of critically important air defense missiles and other weapons is a matter of life and death. If Ukraine runs out of missiles for air defense systems, Ukrainian cities will not have any protection against massive Russian strikes. I call on all friends of Ukraine to make every effort possible to resume supplies or allow urgent purchases of US air defense systems and missiles for them. Thousands, millions of Ukrainian lives are literally at stake. I call on all journalists to ask about this at any press-conference or other events connected with the US administration (including US embassies around the world); please send media requests to the White House regarding the stop in supplies of critically important components to Ukraine. Thank you. 📹: one of the recent massive Russian attack on Kyiv. Turn the sound on, if you can.

‼️Friends, this is very important. Please share this and send the information to media. The United States stopping the supplies of critically important air defense missiles and other weapons is a matter of life and death. If Ukraine runs out of missiles for air defense systems, Ukrainian cities will not have any protection against massive Russian strikes. I call on all friends of Ukraine to make every effort possible to resume supplies or allow urgent purchases of US air defense systems and missiles for them. Thousands, millions of Ukrainian lives are literally at stake. I call on all journalists to ask about this at any press-conference or other events connected with the US administration (including US embassies around the world); please send media requests to the White House regarding the stop in supplies of critically important components to Ukraine. Thank you. 📹: one of the recent massive Russian attack on Kyiv. Turn the sound on, if you can.

Anton Gerashchenko

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The United States is “open to co-production wherever we can” of Patriot anti-ballistic missiles with U.S. allies, says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who claims “there is not” a significant depletion of U.S. munition stockpiles. When asked specifically whether the U.S. would allow that co-production to take place in Ukraine, as President Zelenskyy has requested, Hegseth said, “Ultimately, we've worked with them, and Ukraine is buying munitions that Europe pays for, and it's great to see Europe finally step up and pay for those.”

The United States is “open to co-production wherever we can” of Patriot anti-ballistic missiles with U.S. allies, says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who claims “there is not” a significant depletion of U.S. munition stockpiles. When asked specifically whether the U.S. would allow that co-production to take place in Ukraine, as President Zelenskyy has requested, Hegseth said, “Ultimately, we've worked with them, and Ukraine is buying munitions that Europe pays for, and it's great to see Europe finally step up and pay for those.”

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