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Russia benefits militarily, economically from Iran war

The U.S.–Israeli war against Iran benefits Moscow in two ways: depleting Western stockpile of interceptors Ukraine desperately needs, and shoring up Russian finances through spiking oil prices, Russian journalist Mikhail Fishman told NV Radio on March 3.

4 March, 02:05 AM

Zelenskyy presses U.S. for Patriot licenses as missile shortages mount

Air defense is Ukraine’s most difficult challenge, and partners have not granted licenses for Kyiv to produce Patriot missile systems or missiles for the systems it already operates, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with the BBC, a fragment of which was published on his Telegram channel.

23 February, 11:01 AM

US boosts Patriot radar to counter Russian ballistic missiles

The U.S. Army has allocated $33.8 million to Lockheed Martin to carry out ground and launch testing of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) as part of the MIM-104 Patriot system, Defense Express reported on Feb. 20.

20 February, 01:54 PM

Europe rushes to start producing Patriot systems alternatives

Europe aims to produce additional air defense systems similar to the U.S. Patriot, former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus said in an interview with NV on Feb. 16.

17 February, 09:14 AM

Germany optimistic on fresh Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine

Kyiv will soon receive additional PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced at the Feb. 12 press conference following the 33rd meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels, Interfax-Ukraine reported.

13 February, 08:43 AM

U.S. to triple production of Patriot interceptor Missiles under new Pentagon deal

U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin will triple production of its PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles under a new seven-year framework agreement with the Pentagon, the company said on Jan. 7.

7 January, 01:24 PM

Ukraine deploys two new Patriot missile systems

Two additional Patriot air defense systems have been deployed to protect Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure, the Defense Ministry reported on Jan. 1.

1 January, 12:36 PM

Experts name most effective western weapons for Ukraine in 2025

Military experts have named the most effective western weapons that helped Ukraine in 2025 in an interview with NV, published on Dec. 31.

31 December 2025, 10:18 AM

Zelenskyy meets with NATO country reps in Kyiv, urges more air defense, pressure on Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Kyiv on Nov. 3 with representatives from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Canada, and the Netherlands accredited to NATO, to discuss Ukraine’s air defense needs and steps to increase pressure on Russia.

4 November 2025, 12:17 PM

Ukraine to receive German-promised Patriot systems in coming days — German Aid to Ukraine

Ukraine will receive two Patriot air defense systems promised by Germany in the coming days, the organization German Aid to Ukraine said on Nov. 1.

1 November 2025, 04:35 PM

Timeline for delivery of additional Patriot systems known only to a limited circle — Ihnat

Information about Ukraine receiving new Patriot air defense systems will be disclosed only after partner countries announce the transfer, Air Force Command spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat said during the national United News telethon on Oct. 16.

16 October 2025, 06:39 PM

Russia modifies Kinzhal and Iskander missiles, Patriot defenses less effective in Ukraine

Months of devastating Russian strikes show Moscow has managed to modify its ballistic missiles to evade Ukrainian air defenses, the Financial Times reported, citing Western and Ukrainian officials.

3 October 2025, 05:31 PM

‘We must be ready’: Russia adapts ballistic missiles as Patriot defenses face new tests — expert

Russia has managed to modify its ballistic missiles so they sharply change course and dive at steeper angles to better counter Patriot air defense systems, the Financial Times reported, citing recent attacks.

2 October 2025, 02:34 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

MBDA plans to launch Patriot missile production at new plant in Germany

European defense company MBDA plans to expand production of Patriot air defense missiles at a new plant in Germany if orders surpass a certain threshold, Reuters reported on Sept. 26.

26 September 2025, 12:56 PM

Zelenskyy meets with Kellogg in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg after the latter arrived with another visit to Kyiv on Sept. 11.

11 September 2025, 11:42 PM

Ukrainian Patriot radar back in service after Germany repairs damage

Germany has repaired a radar of a Patriot air defense system that was severely damaged by a Russian air strike in Ukraine several months ago, German Maj. Gen. Maik Keller said on Aug. 7.

8 August 2025, 02:18 AM

Romanian President Nicușor Dan pledges continued military support for Ukraine, no Patriot talks yet

Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the country will continue military support for Ukraine, though discussions on the Patriot air defense system have not yet taken place, Digi24 reported on July 25.

26 July 2025, 10:56 AM

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

U.S. prioritizes Patriot deliveries for allies sending systems to Ukraine

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will prioritize arms deliveries to allies willing to send their own Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed sources.

19 July 2025, 02:55 PM

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