Patriot air defense system

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

Germany, Norway prepared to purchase three Patriot batteries for Ukraine

The German government is willing to cover the costs of two U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems on Ukraine’s behalf, with Norway open to purchasing another one, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on July 10.

10 July 2025, 09:39 PM

Ukraine submits weapons purchase list to U.S. Treasury during G7 summit

During the G7 summit in Canada, First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and Presidential Office Head Andriy Yermak handed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a detailed list of weapons Ukraine is ready to purchase, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 20, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine.

21 June 2025, 04:40 PM

US working with allies to ship more Patriot batteries to Ukraine — Rubio

Shipments of U.S. military aid to Ukraine continue; Washington is also working with its NATO allies to deliver additional Patriot air defense systems, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 20.

20 May 2025, 08:37 PM

Ukraine’s Metinvest delivers armor for Patriot systems and shields for tanks

Metinvest Group has developed armored protection for the command module of the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system, the company announced on its website on Jan. 3.

5 January 2025, 10:15 AM

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