Patriot systems Ukraine

Zelenskyy pushes U.S. drone deal as Ukraine seeks Patriot production rights

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv and Washington still have not reached a bilateral drone agreement, known as the drone deal, in an interview with Face the Nation on CBS News.

1 June, 10:36 AM

Ukraine faced critical air defense missile shortages during Russian attacks

Ukraine has at times had to repel massive Russian attacks while facing a critical shortage of air defense missiles, with one NASAMS system operating with only two missiles instead of six, Air Force spokesman Col. Yurii Ihnat told RBC-Ukraine in an interview published on Feb. 2.

2 February, 11:21 AM

Germany says it can no longer send Patriot systems to Ukraine

Germany can no longer supply Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense systems because its own resources are stretched thin, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Jan. 26 following a joint press conference in Berlin with Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kauanas, according to Die Zeit.

27 January, 12:13 PM

U.S. clears over $100M Patriot upgrade package for Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of a modernization package for the Patriot air-defense system, valued at approximately $105 million, to Ukraine, Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency wrote on Nov. 16.

19 November 2025, 08:25 AM

Germany boosts Ukraine defense aid to €11.5bn in 2026 plan

Germany plans to increase military aid to Ukraine by €3 billion to €11.5 billion ($13.3 billion) in 2026, according to a Finance Ministry document submitted to the Bundestag's budget committee, the Welt newspaper reported on Nov. 11.

11 November 2025, 06:07 PM

Zelenskyy seeks more Patriots after latest Russian strike on energy assets

Russia unleashed a "brazen and demonstrative" massive strike on Ukraine's energy sector overnight into Nov. 8, while Ukraine is actively negotiating with the United States and other partners to purchase additional Patriot air defense systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media.

8 November 2025, 08:46 PM

Ukraine receives promised Patriots from Germany, Zelenskyy says

Germany has delivered Patriot surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on X on Nov. 2.

2 November 2025, 06:21 PM

Air Force explains failed intercepts of Russian ballistic missiles

Russia's massive overnight barrage on Ukraine involving over 700 missiles and drones targeted critical energy infrastructure but overwhelmed air defenses, allowing several ballistic missiles to strike, Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat told NV on Oct. 30.

30 October 2025, 07:06 PM

Ukraine needs at least 10 Patriot air defense systems now — Sybiha

At least 10 Patriot air defense systems are needed by Ukraine right now, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Oct. 27, according to the We Are Ukraine TV channel.

27 October 2025, 03:54 PM

Kyiv seeks 25 Patriot batteries funded by frozen Russian assets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the possibility of signing a contract to deliver 25 Patriot systems to Ukraine over several years, funded from frozen Russian assets, Suspilne reported on Oct. 20.

20 October 2025, 12:11 PM

Ukraine uses Patriot systems solely against Russian ballistic missiles, deputy DM says

Ukraine is deploying its US-supplied Patriot air defense systems exclusively to intercept Russian ballistic missiles, Deputy Defense Minister Ivan Havryliuk told the BBC in a new interview, underscoring the limited availability of the high-value weapons.

30 September 2025, 10:44 AM

Military expert explains Russia's Kyiv attack timing, air defense challenges

Pavlo Narozhny, founder of the charity organization Jet Mail Post and a military expert, commented in an interview with Radio NV on Aug. 28 on the specifics of Russia’s massive overnight attack on Ukraine, which primarily targeted Kyiv.

28 August 2025, 12:04 PM

Berlin rushes two more Partiot launches to Ukraine

Berlin will send two more Patriot launchers to Ukraine in the coming days to bolster its air defense capabilities against escalating Russian drone and missile attacks, the German Defense Ministry announced on Aug. 1.

1 August 2025, 02:19 PM

Ukraine gets 7 IRIS-T systems, 11 more to come

Ukraine has received seven of the 18 IRIS-T SLM air defense systems pledged by Germany, with the remaining 11 to be delivered later, Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev said in an interview with European Pravda on July 28.

28 July 2025, 08:41 PM

Patriot system and interceptors from Germany arrive in Ukraine

A Patriot air defense system and additional interceptor missiles supplied by Germany have arrived in Ukraine, The Telegraph reported on July 25. The delivery follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-profile announcement to unblock military aid to Kyiv.

25 July 2025, 02:20 PM

Zelenskyy: Germany, Norway confirm three air defense systems for Ukraine

Ukraine has secured confirmation for the delivery of three out of ten Patriot air defense missile systems it needs, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced at a meeting with journalists on July 24.

25 July 2025, 11:49 AM

Pentagon pushes allies to rush Patriots to Ukraine

The US Department of Defense is negotiating with a number of countries on possible bilateral agreements to supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems, the public broadcaster Suspilne reported on July 23, citing a source in the US government.

23 July 2025, 11:49 AM

Netherlands commits to Patriot systems for Ukraine – DM Brekelmans

The Netherlands will make a substantial contribution to providing Ukraine with U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on X on July 21.

22 July 2025, 11:35 AM

Germany, Norway to co-fund Patriot air defenses for Ukraine

Berlin and Oslo will make a joint financial contribution to purchase and deliver U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre announced at a press conference following their meeting on July 21, NRK reported.

22 July 2025, 08:53 AM

Germany, U.S. to send five Patriot systems to Ukraine

The United States and Germany have agreed to provide Ukraine with five Patriot air defense systems, expected to be delivered “as soon as possible,” according to a statement by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at the start of the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in the Ramstein format, co-chaired by the UK and Germany on July 21, as reported by European Pravda.

21 July 2025, 10:36 PM

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