Patriot air defense system

Congress took 30 days to approve 10 Patriot missiles for Kyiv

The U.S. Congress spent 30 days considering authorization for Germany to transfer 10 PAC-2 GEM-T interceptors for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, Defense Express reported on Sept. 18.

18 September, 08:33 PM

Trump: Ukraine may get license for 'less sophisticated' Patriot missiles

Ukraine could obtain a license to produce missiles for Patriot air defense systems, but only a "less advanced version" of them, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sept. 13, while speaking with reporters aboard his plane.

14 September, 12:54 PM

Ukraine contracts about 1,000 Patriots but faces years-long delivery timeline

Ukraine is contracting for about 1,000 Patriot interceptor missiles with allied support, Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara said on Sept. 8.

9 September, 02:42 PM

Kallas: Countries' expiring Patriot interceptors should go to Ukraine

Some countries hold interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems that are nearing their expiration dates, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said ahead of informal meetings of EU foreign and defense ministers in Ireland on Sept. 1, according to Radio Liberty.

1 September, 02:05 PM

Zelenskyy says Ukraine received small Patriot missiles batch but needs far more

Ukraine recently received a small batch of Patriot interceptor missiles, AIM missiles for NASAMS air defense systems, as well as confirmation of deliveries of several Crotale air defense systems and missiles for them, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Aug. 25.

25 August, 04:17 PM

Patriot missile production for Ukraine may shift to Germany

Interceptor missiles for American-made Patriot air defense systems intended for Ukraine could be manufactured in Germany or another European country, according to an in-depth report by The Telegraph dated Aug. 10.

11 August, 01:23 PM

Kremlin gains new edge as Ukraine's allies falter again

Any attempt at negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine is highly unlikely, as Russian President Vladimir Putin sees significant developments working in his favor, Bloomberg columnist Marc Champion wrote on Aug. 7, warning that Western allies risk letting Ukraine down once again.

9 August, 05:19 PM

Ukraine will soon get new Patriot missile shipment, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine will soon receive a new batch of Patriot interceptor missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told journalist Ramina Eshakzai in comments on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7.

9 July, 01:23 PM

Poland confirms transferring advanced PAC-3 MSE missiles to Ukraine

Poland has officially confirmed for the first time that it transferred PAC-3 MSE anti-aircraft guided missiles for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, Defense Express military outlet reported on July 8.

8 July, 08:30 AM

Ukraine can shoot down Russian Zircon missiles, but only if Patriot missiles are available – Air Force

Ukraine is capable of destroying Russian Zircon missiles when they fly on a ballistic trajectory, but its air defenses often lack the necessary means to do so, Yurii Ihnat, head of communications for Ukraine’s Air Force, said during the United News telethon program on June 29.

29 June, 07:41 PM

Ukraine asks Germany for dozens more Patriot missiles as Russian strikes intensify

Ukraine has asked Germany to provide dozens of additional missiles for Patriot air defense systems from stockpiles available in 2026, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.

4 June, 05:25 PM

Zelenskyy threatens staffing shake-up over delayed Patriot contracts for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv has reached an agreement at the highest political level to purchase Patriot air defense systems, but the deal still has not been carried out. “The wait has gone on too long,” he said.

3 June, 03:28 PM

Ukraine critically short of PAC-3 missiles to counter Russian ballistic attacks

Ukraine faces a critical shortage of PAC-3 interceptor missiles needed to defend against Russian ballistic attacks, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said during a meeting with journalists marking the first month of the ministry’s renewed leadership team.

27 February, 01:55 PM

Ukraine shares Russian strike data with Lockheed Martin to refine Patriot interceptors

Ukraine is sharing data on Russian missile strikes with U.S. defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin to help improve PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems, MP Yehor Cherniev said in an interview with Business Insider.

14 February, 09:10 AM

Germany announces more than $2.3 billion in new aid for Ukraine

Germany will provide over EUR2 billion ($2.33 billion) in additional military assistance to Ukraine, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced after a Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting on Oct. 15.

15 October 2025, 08:45 PM

More German Patriot launchers arrive in Ukraine

Germany has delivered the first launchers from two Patriot air defense systems it pledged to give Ukraine this year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Sept. 9.

9 September 2025, 08:34 PM

Ukraine marks 34th Independence Day under war, global leaders send support

On Aug. 24, Ukraine marks its 34th Independence Day — commemorating the 1991 parliamentary vote that declared independence from the Soviet Union.

24 August 2025, 11:03 AM

Netherlands announces $580 million Ukraine aid package

The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with a military aid package worth EUR500 million ($579 million) that includes U.S.-made Patriot air defense system components and interceptors, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on Aug. 4.

4 August 2025, 10:28 PM

Ukraine may get 17 Patriot launchers initially sold to Switzerland—report

Kyiv could soon receive 17 Patriot AA launchers that were originally earmarked for Switzerland, Ukrainian outlet Defense Express reported on July 17.

17 July 2025, 08:38 PM

Trump to send Ukraine $300 million aid package—report

For the first time in his tenure, U.S. President Donald Trump will use the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) to send a package of military aid to Ukraine, Reuters reported on July 10, citing two sources familiar with the decision.

11 July 2025, 12:52 AM

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